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Enterprise Java Architect - Arlington Hybrid

Arlington, Virginia; Chicago, IllinoisFull-time$135k–$190k2026-09-21 → 2026-10-22

Core

Design and implement scalable, high-performance Java microservices architectures for clients, ensuring resilience, security, and observability.

Role type

Senior IC Enterprise Java Architect

Builds

Microservices-based applications and cloud-native solutions

Domain

Enterprise Software / Cloud-Native Java

Required skills

Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, RESTful APIs, Event-driven architectures, Kafka, RabbitMQ, CI/CD, DevOps, AI pair-programming tools

Preferred skills

Serverless computing, Distributed tracing, Prometheus, Grafana, Jaeger, Security best practices

Technologies

GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Prometheus, Grafana, Jaeger, Kafka, RabbitMQ

Responsibilities

Design and implement Java-based microservices architectures; Collaborate with engineering teams on API design, security, and observability; Optimize system performance and cloud-native integration; Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members; Translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC