Java Cloud Applications Architect; Local

Job Overview

Respond by: 12/25/2025
Rate: DOE
Type: Contract
Work Mode: onsite
Location: Austin, TX

Please respond with resume and 3 references, preferably supervisor (name, title, company, email, phone number). Background Check will be performed if a candidate is selected for placement and must be passed.

8+ years experience, independent judgment to plan and accomplish goals, may lead and direct work of others. Wide degree of creativity and latitude expected.

• Lead the architecture and design of cloud-native applications, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical standards.
• Work on development of the application while implementing best practices for scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.

• 10+ years hands‑on experience in Java EE development
  , strong grasp of ecosystem, frameworks, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to design and evolve enterprise‑level applications that meet rigorous performance and scalability requirements.
• Expertise in microservice architecture and implementation of distributed systems.
• Solid understanding of modern architectural principles, with practical experience applying the 12‑Factor App methodology for building SaaS applications.
• Proficiency in Domain‑Driven Design (DDD) to model complex business domains and facilitate clear communication between technical and business teams.
• Comprehensive knowledge of design patterns and their application in real-world scenarios.
• Proficiency in API design and integration (REST, Graph
  
  QL).
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Google), containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines, Dev Ops practices, and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible).
• Knowledge of relational and No
  
  SQL databases (Postgre
  
  SQL, Mongo
  
  DB) and event‑driven architectures (Kafka, Rabbit
  
  MQ).
• Exposure to serverless computing and cloud‑native services.
• Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) and performance tuning for high availability.
• Understanding of cost optimization in cloud environments.
• Experience or interest in healthcare industry preferred.

• 8 years required with strong experience in Java EE, Spring Boot, microservices frameworks.
• 8 years required with hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Google) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• 8 years required with proficiency in API design and integration (REST, Graph
  
  QL).
• 8 years required with solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, Dev Ops practices, and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible).
• 8 years required with knowledge of security best practices for cloud‑native applications.
• 8 years required with familiarity with relational and No
  
  SQL databases (Postgre
  
  SQL, Mongo
  
  DB).
• 8 years required with experience with event‑driven architectures and messaging systems (Kafka, Rabbit
  
  MQ).
• 8 years required with exposure to serverless computing and cloud‑native services.
• 8 years required with experience with Domain‑Driven Design (DDD) for modeling complex business domains.

• Preferred knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Preferred familiarity with performance tuning and high‑availability strategies.
• Preferred understanding of cost optimization in cloud environments.
• Preferred healthcare industry experience.
• Preferred fundamental understanding of Information Management principles, IT processes, SDLC, architecture, and technologies adopted by an organization.
• Preferred consulting and facilitation skills.
• Preferred customer‑focused ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
• Preferred proactive leadership style; self‑starter and strong attention to detail.
• Preferred certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect.

Services are expected to start 01/19/2026 and end 08/31/2026. Total estimated hours per candidate shall not exceed 1288 hours. Service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended with written agreement.