Java Architect (Backend Solutions)

Job Title: Java Architect (Backend Solutions)

Location: Cincinnati, OH (Onsite – Downtown)

Job Type: Full-time / Contract

Top Skills

Must Have

• AWS
• Developed Spring Boot apps and deployed to AWS
• OpenShift

Nice to Have

• Experience in banking, fintech, or regulated industries
• Familiarity with enterprise design objectives (Maintainable, Available, Secure, Scalable, Integrated)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Backend Solutions Architect with strong expertise in Java Spring Boot, AWS cloud services, and OpenShift container platforms. This is a hands-on role focused on designing, implementing, and scaling enterprise-grade backend services for cloud-native and hybrid infrastructures. The architect will ensure solutions are secure, resilient, high-performing, and compliant with enterprise and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Backend Architecture & Design

• Define and implement microservice-based backend architectures using Java and Spring Boot.
• Design RESTful and event-driven APIs for enterprise applications.
• Apply domain-driven design (DDD) practices for modular and maintainable solutions.
• Optimize backend performance using caching, load balancing, and resilient service patterns.

Cloud & Platform Engineering

• Architect and deploy services to AWS (ECS/EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, RDS/DynamoDB, IAM).
• Leverage OpenShift/Kubernetes for container orchestration and workload scalability.
• Implement infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Helm).
• Ensure multi-AZ availability, failover, and disaster recovery.

Governance, Security & Compliance

• Apply IAM, OAuth2/OIDC, mTLS, and data encryption best practices.
• Ensure compliance with SOC1/2, PCI, GDPR/CCPA, and enterprise standards.
• Build secure CI/CD pipelines with automated testing and deployment gates.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with architects, cloud engineers, and security teams on backend strategies.
• Mentor developers and DevOps engineers on best practices.
• Facilitate architecture reviews and guide modernization initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements

Technical Skills

• Java & Spring Boot: 10+ years backend engineering experience with expertise in Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security.
• Cloud (AWS): Proficiency with ECS/EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, RDS/DynamoDB, CloudWatch, IAM.
• Containers (OpenShift/Kubernetes): Experience deploying containerized workloads (Operators, ConfigMaps, service mesh).
• Linux: Strong administration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning skills.
• Data & Messaging: Familiarity with RDBMS, NoSQL, Kafka, RabbitMQ, or SQS.
• DevOps: Experience with CI/CD pipelines, container registries, and infrastructure automation.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Preferred: AWS Solutions Architect, Red Hat OpenShift Specialist / CKA, Linux (LPIC or RHCSA/RHCE).

Preferred Experience

• Modernizing legacy applications into cloud-native microservices.
• Operating hybrid cloud architectures with AWS and OpenShift.
• Delivering backend systems in regulated, compliance-heavy industries.
• Designing large-scale transaction systems or event-driven platforms.