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In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
54K-189K Annually
Expert/Leader
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
54K-189K Annually
Expert/Leader
Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure enterprise Java full‑stack applications. Hands‑on development across Java/Spring Boot and modern front ends (Angular/React/Vue), architect microservices and APIs, define CI/CD and container strategies, deploy to cloud platforms, ensure performance and security, mentor development teams, and drive technical roadmaps.
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Full Stack Architect

Job Type: Full-Time

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, or Vue.js.

· Experience with RESTful APIs, Microservices Architecture, and API Gateway.

· Solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

· Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, 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 (AWS/Azure/GCP), or Architecture (TOGAF).

· Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

· Exposure to AI/ML integration or data engineering is a plus.


Compensation, Benefits and Duration

Minimum Compensation: USD 54,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 189,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post.

Photon Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

11 East Adams Street Suite 1100, Chicago, IL, United States, 60603

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