Java Architect

Job Title: Java Architect / Developer (Google Cloud Platform)

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid )

Duration: Long term

Tax Term:- W2

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Java Architect / Senior Java Developer with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) expertise to design and build scalable, cloud-native enterprise applications in a financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design solution architecture and define system components, integrations, and non-functional requirements (performance, scalability, security)
• Develop and maintain high-performance Java applications using modern frameworks (Spring Boot, microservices)
• Build and deploy applications on Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) (e.g., GKE, App Engine)
• Lead architecture discussions, design reviews, and technical decision-making
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and automation
• Ensure system scalability, reliability, and performance optimization
• Guide development teams and provide technical leadership/mentorship
• Work with stakeholders (business tech) to align solutions with business goals

Required Skills & Experience

Core Technical Skills

• Strong experience in Java (Java 8/11/17 ) and OOP concepts
• Expertise in Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform)
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes/GKE)
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Chef, Ansible)
• Strong understanding of distributed systems & cloud architecture

Additional Skills

• Experience with Kafka, messaging systems
• Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, Cassandra, etc.)
• Knowledge of DevOps practices
• Experience in banking/financial services domain (preferred)

Experience Requirements

• Typically, 12 years for Architect-level roles
• Strong background in enterprise application design
• Proven experience building cloud-native systems