Full Stack Architect

Full Stack Architect

Location: Chicago, IL, Buffalo Grove, IL, Dallas, TX, NYC, NY, Springfield, MO & Remote

Must Have: Java, React, GCP & ecommerce

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.

DevOps & 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 Roadmapping: 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 , GitLab CI, etc.).

Strong knowledge of RDBMS (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, 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 (CloudRun, Pub/Sub messaging), and setting up Cloud Logging and Monitoring dashboard