Full Stack Architect

Location: Chicago, IL, Buffalo Grove, IL, Dallas, TX, NYC, NY & Springfield, MO

Must Have: Java, React & GCP

Experience Level: 12 Years

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/GCP).
• Performance & Security: Ensure application performance, scalability, and security through design and code-level optimizations.
• Technical Roadmapping: 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 GCP (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 (GCP), 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.