Java Architect Lead

Job Title: Java Architect Lead

Location: Dublin, OH

Duration: Long term Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking a Java Architect Lead with strong hands-on development and architectural leadership experience to own and drive enterprise-scale Java initiatives. The ideal candidate will act as a technical leader, guiding the team through architecture decisions, best practices, and end-to-end delivery while remaining deeply involved in design and development.

This role requires lead-level ownership, strong Microservices and Spring Boot expertise, and the ability to mentor teams while partnering closely with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the architecture, design, and development of enterprise Java applications using Microservices architecture

Take full ownership of technical delivery, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability

Provide architectural guidance and technical leadership to development teams

Design and implement solutions using Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and modern Java frameworks

Define and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and best practices

Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions

Review code, mentor developers, and drive continuous improvement across the team

Support application modernization, cloud readiness, and DevOps-aligned development practices

Identify and resolve complex technical issues and architectural risks Required Skills & Qualifications

10+ years of experience in Java application development

5+ years in a Java Architect / Technical Lead role

Strong hands-on expertise with:

Java (8+)

Spring Boot

Microservices architecture

REST APIs

Experience with enterprise system design, integration patterns, and distributed systems

Proven ability to lead teams, make architectural decisions, and drive delivery

Strong understanding of performance tuning, scalability, and security best practices.

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows