JAVA Architect (Remote)

Overview of 66degrees

66degrees is an end-to-end AI transformation partner that guides enterprises from complex business challenges to clear, quantifiable outcomes. Our company is the culmination of several successful firms, each a leader in its own right in cloud, artificial intelligence, and data. This convergence of talent and expertise is how we help businesses reach their own "inflection point," where chaotic data becomes a strategic asset, complexity becomes clarity, and AI becomes an engine for growth. Our ultimate vision is to be the catalyst for a future where every business operates as an intelligent enterprise, with autonomous systems unlocking human potential.

Overview of Role

This role seeks an experienced Senior Java Architect/Leader with over 7 years in Java/Spring Boot to design and lead the development of scalable, secure microservices on cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP). Responsibilities include defining technical standards, mentoring teams, ensuring code quality, and optimizing performance, requiring strong expertise in system design, DevOps, APIs, and security principles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architectural Design: Design and develop scalable, secure, and high-performance Java-based application architectures, often using microservices.
• Technical Leadership: Provide guidance, mentorship, and direction to development teams, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Collaboration: Work with product managers, business analysts, and other teams to gather requirements and align technical solutions with business goals.
• Standards & Best Practices: Define technical standards, guidelines, and patterns for Java development.
• Quality Assurance: Lead code reviews, ensure code quality, and resolve complex technical issues.
• Technology Evaluation: Evaluate and recommend new tools, frameworks, and technologies to improve systems.
• Documentation: Create and maintain architectural diagrams, technical specifications, and documentation.
• Performance Optimization: Identify and address performance bottlenecks and system issues.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Deep experience of 10+ years in Java, Java EE, and related frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, Hibernate).
• Strong understanding of system design, microservices architecture, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and DevOps principles.
• Experience with database design, API design, security principles, and CI/CD.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

66degrees is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status or other legally protected class.