Architect - Java, Unix, OCP

Our client is looking Architect - Java, Unix, OCP project in Chicago, IL below is the detailed requirements. Role: Architect - Java, Unix, OCP Locations: Chicago, IL Contract role, * Java microservices architecture - Ability to design, implement, and govern large-scale Java/Spring microservices with secure APIs, cloud-native deployment, and CI/CD discipline.

• Lead technical solution design and architecture for web and API-based applications.
• Design and implement Java/Spring Boot microservices and REST APIs.
• Define and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and architectural best practices.
• Guide deployment and operations on UNIX/Linux, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and Agile teams to deliver digital products.
• Drive future enhancements, scalability, security, and performance improvements., * Java (Senior level) - Design and build production-grade applications using modern Java (version not specified).
• Spring Framework / Spring Boot - Implement RESTful microservices, dependency injection, configuration, and lifecycle management.
• Microservices Architecture - Decompose systems, manage service boundaries, resilience, and inter-service communication.
• REST API Design - Build versioned APIs with authentication, authorization, error handling, and performance considerations.
• Spring Batch - Design and implement batch processing jobs with scheduling, retry, and error handling.
• Cloud & Container Platforms - Deploy and manage applications on Kubernetes and OpenShift (OCP).
• DevOps & CI/CD - Build pipelines using GitHub, Jenkins, Nexus; manage automated builds, tests, and deployments.
• Security - Implement JWT and OAuth-based authentication and authorization.
• UNIX/Linux Systems - Provide architectural and operational guidance for Linux-based environments.
• Agile Delivery - Work within cross-functional Agile teams; create technical designs and deliver user stories.
• Technical Leadership - Lead solutioning, mentor developers, and communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Scalable Systems - Build high-availability, high-performance systems for large-scale usage.
• Risk & Compliance - Adhere to defined standards, controls, and compliance processes.

• IDE Tooling - Experience with STS or IntelliJ for enterprise Java development.
• Product Collaboration - Prior experience closely partnering with product managers.
• DevOps Maturity - Advanced automation, monitoring, or SRE practices.

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