Java Fullstack Architect

Job Title: Java Fullstack Architect
Location: Springfield, MO
Duration: 6-12 Months of Contract

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Enterprise Java Full Stack Architect to lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java-based technologies, modern front-end frameworks, cloud-native architectures, and proven experience in managing and mentoring development teams.

Key Responsibilities:
Architectural Leadership: Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure enterprise-grade applications using Java and modern full-stack technologies.
Hands-on Development: Actively participate in coding, code reviews, and technical problem-solving across the stack (Java, Spring Boot, Angular/React, REST APIs, etc.).
Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of developers, ensuring high-quality deliverables, adherence to best practices, and continuous skill development.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
DevOps & CI/CD: Define and implement CI/CD pipelines, containerization strategies (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud deployment (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform).
Performance & Security: Ensure application performance, scalability, and security through design and code-level optimizations.
Technical Road mapping: Contribute to the technology roadmap, evaluate new tools and frameworks, and drive innovation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
12 years of experience in software development with at least 5 years in an architectural role.
Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA.
Proficiency in front-end frameworks like Angular, React (Must Have 3-5 years), or Vue.js.
Experience with RESTful APIs, Microservices Architecture, and API Gateway.
Solid understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (Must Have 2 years)
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes (Must have 3 years), and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Google Cloud Build, GitLab CI, etc.).
Strong knowledge of RDBMS (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra).
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
Certifications in Java, Cloud (Google Cloud Platform), or Architecture (TOGAF).
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Exposure to AI/ML integration or data engineering is a plus
Experience working with Apigee Gateway integration, Event driven architecture (CloudRun, Pub/Sub messaging), and setting up Cloud Logging and Monitoring dashboards