Lead Java Developer

Manager – Account & Resource Management | IT Staffing & Sales | Helping Clients Scale with Strategic Talent Solutions at Archima Solutions

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java / Microservices Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance applications using modern Java and cloud-native technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices architecture, and Reactive Programming
, with hands‑on experience building API‑driven and event‑based systems. This role requires a senior‑level engineer who can contribute across the full software development lifecycle while adhering to best practices in code quality, performance, and security.

• Design, develop, and implement Java‑based applications using Spring and Spring Boot frameworks.
• Build and maintain microservices‑based architectures aligned with cloud‑native design principles, including scalability, fault tolerance, and resilience.
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs and integrate with event‑driven systems such as messaging and streaming platforms.
• Implement Spring Reactive Programming (Web Flux, reactive streams) to support non‑blocking, high‑throughput applications.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including architects, Dev Ops, QA, and product stakeholders to deliver high‑quality solutions.
• Participate in code reviews
  , enforce coding standards, and ensure adherence to best practices in design patterns and microservices governance.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application performance and production issues.
• Contribute to system design discussions, technical documentation, and architectural decision‑making.
• Work with version control systems (Git/Git Hub) to manage code repositories and collaborate in an agile development environment.

• Strong hands‑on experience in Java development with a solid understanding of object‑oriented programming principles.
• Proven expertise with Spring Framework
  , Spring Boot
  , and Java Microservices architecture.
• Experience using Struts in enterprise‑level applications.
• Strong working knowledge of Spring Reactive Programming
  , including reactive streams and non‑blocking APIs.
• Experience designing and integrating API-driven and event-driven architectures
  .
• Proficiency with Git and Git Hub for source control and collaborative development.
• Strong understanding of software development best practices, including CI/CD concepts, code quality, and testing strategies.

• Experience working in cloud-native environments and deploying microservices on cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Mid‑Senior level

Contract

Consulting

IT Services and IT Consulting

Cleveland, OH $70,000 - $100,000 (2 months ago)