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.
• Dev Ops & 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 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 GCP (Must Have 2 years)
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes (Must have 3 years), and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Google Cloud Build, Git Lab CI, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of RDBMS (Postgre
  
  SQL, MySQL) and No
  
  SQL (Mongo
  
  DB, 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 (Cloud Run, Pub/Sub messaging), and setting up Cloud Logging and Monitoring dashboards.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.