Back End Architect |US

We are seeking a seasoned Java Spring Boot Microservices Architect with a strong background in designing and building scalable, distributed systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience architecting microservices-based applications in Java using Spring Boot and will have deployed them in GCP (GCP architecture experience is must-have ( at least 2 years) but Certifications are preferred). This role requires strong technical leadership, system design expertise, and a passion for building high-performance, enterprise-grade solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
• Architect and design enterprise-grade microservices solutions using Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies.
• Define best practices for microservices development, deployment, and integration.
• Lead the end-to-end design and implementation of APIs, services, and cloud-native applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, product owners, and developers.
• Design for scalability, resilience, observability, and security across services.
• Provide thought leadership and mentor development teams in adopting modern development practices.
• Contribute to technical roadmaps and ensure architectural consistency across projects.
• Work closely with cloud engineering teams to optimize deployment on GCP or other cloud platforms.
• Evaluate and integrate third-party tools or services to accelerate development and improve product quality.
Must-Have Qualifications:
• 10+ years of hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• 5+ years of experience in architecting and implementing microservices-based systems.
• Proficient in RESTful API design, asynchronous messaging, and event-driven architecture.
• Solid understanding of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Experience with CI/CD, observability (logging, tracing, metrics), and DevSecOps practices.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, scalability patterns, caching strategies, and API gateways.
• Cloud experience (GCP preferred; AWS/Azure acceptable).
• Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases and modern data access patterns.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Preferred Skills:
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform services (e.g., GKE, Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, Firestore, Cloud Run).
• Knowledge of service mesh architectures (e.g., Istio, Anthos Service Mesh).
• Exposure to domain-driven design (DDD) and event sourcing patterns.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.
Education:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
Nice to Have:
• Experience with modernization projects and legacy system transformation.
• Background in frontend integration via BFF (Backend for Frontend) services.

Must Have :

GCP certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Associate Cloud Engineer)

Compensation, Benefits and Duration

Minimum Compensation: USD 54,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 189,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post.