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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Java Practice Architect(AWS) - **Company:** TEKSYSTEMS INC. - **Location:** Raleigh, NC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $225,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Architectural Patterns, Build Automation, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Static Program Analysis, Code Generation, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Data Governance, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Amazon DynamoDB, Github, Iterative and Incremental Development, Spring Framework, NoSQL, Performance Tuning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Management of Software Versions, Grafana, Spring-boot, Backend, Data Layers, Containerization, AI Platforms, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Route53, Cloudwatch, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Code Restructuring, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3369496393&tx=JL9993FFR&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree /4-year college degree in Computer Science, or equivalent work experience * 15+ years of software development experience. * 12+ years of strong hands-on experience in Java. * 5+ years of experience with AWS * 5+ years of experience as a Practice Architect, or Lead Architect., * Expert level software engineering with proven experience designing and governing architectures for distributed systems, including clear boundaries, contracts, versioning, and data ownership * Strong hands on experience with Java frameworks such as Spring / Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and microservices architectures * Experience designing and delivering distributed, highly available systems * Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, messaging, and integration patterns * Deep expertise in Java including refactoring mature codebases, performance tuning, and pragmatic framework evaluation * Ability to define and enforce quality strategies across teams, including test automation, testability standards, and measurable quality outcomes * Hands on contributor through prototyping, reference implementations, deep code reviews, and critical path development * Relevant technical certifications (Cloud, Architecture, or Development) are a plus. Engineering & Tooling * Experience with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar tools * Advanced DevOps practices including CI/CD strategy, IaC, release safety, environment strategy, and scalable automation * Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) * Strong understanding of security, identity, compliance, and secure by default practices * Full stack solution design capability across frontend, backend, integration, and data layers, with depth in at least one area * Ability to establish architectural patterns that improve maintainability, reduce coupling, and enable independent team delivery. Cloud Platform Experience * Strong experience with AWS, including cloud native design patterns, security/identity, networking, deployment scalability, and cost awareness * Hands on knowledge in various AWS services like ECS, EKS, Lambda, Event Bridge, S3, DynamoDB, System Manager, API Gateway, ACM, Route53, Cloud Watch, etc. * Ability to define cloud reference architectures and guide tradeoffs across reliability, performance, and delivery speed * Hands on experience building, operating, and troubleshooting production cloud workloads using observability tools * Nice to have - Associate/Professional level AWS certification AI Skills & Tool Usage * Sets expectations for responsible AI tool usage across teams, including validation, security, and IP/privacy considerations * Evaluates and enables adoption of AI tools that improve developer productivity and quality (e.g., code generation, testing, documentation) * When relevant, defines architectural patterns for integrating AI services with appropriate governance and monitoring Professional Expectations * Owns technical direction and outcomes for a program or domain, driving clarity and decisions in ambiguous situations * Influences across teams and stakeholders through strong communication and technical credibility * Accountable for production outcomes, including reliability, security, and performance * Acts as a force multiplier through mentoring, coaching, and reusable reference solutions * Maintains hands on engagement to ensure architectural decisions translate into successful delivery * Experience working with an Agile methodology and iterative development. * Experience with practices such as unit testing, static analysis and build automation. * Experience in mentoring and coaching employees, with excellent leadership skills. ## Description * Own end to end solution architecture for a domain or major initiative, including integrations, data flows, and non functional requirements * Define and govern architecture for large scale, distributed, cross platform systems * Translate business goals into a pragmatic technical roadmap with product and engineering leadership * Lead architecture and design reviews; document key decisions, trade offs, and guardrails * Stay hands on through prototypes, reference implementations, and technical spikes to mitigate risk * Establish and enforce engineering standards across APIs, testing, CI/CD, and secure by default practices * Embed operability by design, including observability, resilience, runbooks, and incident readiness * Serve as a technical escalation point and drive root cause analysis and systemic remediation * Contribute across the SDLC, including estimation, design, and delivery * Mentor senior engineers and emerging architects * Support pre sales with solution architecture and effort estimation * Continuously evaluate and adopt new technologies and patterns * Leads and mentors a team of architects, providing architectural oversight across multiple programs to drive consistency, scalability, and adherence to engineering best practices. ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [NoSQL Data Modeling for Front-end Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/297-nosql-data-modeling-for-front-end-developers) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What is Software Engineering in the Age of AI?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/640-what-is-software-engineering-in-the-age-of-ai) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift)