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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Architect (Java) - **Company:** Governmentjobs.Com, Inc. - **Location:** El Segundo, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Architectural Patterns, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Databases, Software Design Patterns, Distributed Systems, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, OAuth, OpenID, Oracle Databases, Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, RabbitMQ, Migration Manager, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, PL-SQL, Web Application Frameworks, Large Language Models, Concurrency, Spring-boot, Data Strategy, Event Driven Architecture, AngularJS, Front End Software Development, Terraform, Microservices - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-architect-java-el-segundo-ca--bd285420-681e-4269-852e-305852d8ed54 ## About the Role * Expert communicator with ability to translate technical concepts to business executives * Empathetic leader and have a growth mindset with a desire to learn and embrace challenges * Highly analytical, with an ability to see both the big picture and the details * Innovative and passionate about your work What You Have * Experience: 10+ years of Java development experience, with a proven history of architectural leadership in enterprise-scale SaaS environments. * Technical Autonomy: Proven ability to lead the technical direction of a product domain, making high-stakes architectural decisions independently. * Architecture Mastery: Deep expertise in Distributed Systems, Microservices, and Event-Driven Design at an enterprise scale. * Java Ecosystem: Expert-level knowledge of Spring Boot 3.x and Java 17/21+, with a focus on enterprise-wide patterns and system scalability. * Data Strategy: Strong expertise in Oracle RDBMS and PL/SQL. You should be comfortable leading the transition from database-centric logic to modern, service-centric logic. * Collaborative Leadership: Exceptional ability to influence and align multiple engineering teams and stakeholders without being "hands-on" in the daily codebase. * Strong Plus: * Legacy Migration: Proven experience leading the strategic migration of legacy monolithic applications toward modern architectural patterns (e.g., Microservices, Strangler Fig pattern, or Service-Oriented Architecture). * Frontend Frameworks: Knowledge of modern frontend frameworks, ideally Angular, to ensure cohesive full-stack architectural alignment. * Cloud Architecture: Experience defining AWS infrastructure strategy (ECS, RDS, Lambda) using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform). * Security & Identity: Knowledge of OAuth2/OIDC and multi-tenant isolation patterns, particularly within the context of sensitive HR data. * Messaging: Experience architecting high-concurrency environments using RabbitMQ or similar brokers., How many years of experience in Java Development do you have? * No experience * 1-2 years * 3-5 years * 5-10 years * 10+ years 04 How many years of experience do you have in Software Architecture? * No Experience * 1-2 years * 3-5 years * 5-10 years * 10+ years 05 Which cloud platforms and front-end frameworks have you worked with most extensively?, Architectural Design, Architectural Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blueprints, Bridge Building, Brokerage, Channel Strategies, Cloud Computing, Concurrency, Customer Relations, Design Patterns Programming Methodologies, Distributed Computing, Ecosystems, Employee Retention, Enterprise Architecture, Genetics, Government, HRIS/HRMS, Java, Leadership, Mentoring, Microservices, Migration Strategy, Military, OAuth, Onboarding, Operations Processes, Oracle Database, Oracle PL-SQL, Process Development, Product Management, Public Safety, RabbitMQ, Safety Compliance, Service-Oriented Architecture (fka Distributed Object Architecture), Software Architecture, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software as a Service (SaaS), Standards Development, Systems Scalability, Team Player, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX) ## Description The Role We are seeking a Software Architect to serve as the primary technical authority for our HRIS product domain. In this role, you will lead the architectural strategy for a group of five engineering teams, acting as the bridge between product vision and technical realization. Working in close partnership with Product Management and the Director of Engineering, you will have significant autonomy to define the standards, patterns, and roadmaps that ensure our HRIS platform remains scalable, secure, and compliant. This is a strategic, leadership-focused role designed for an architect who thrives on guiding high-level design and empowering others. You will own the technical "North Star" for your teams, ensuring that individual implementations align with a cohesive, enterprise-grade architecture. What You Will do * Domain Ownership: Act as the lead architectural voice for the HRIS domain. You will own the technical integrity of the platform and have the autonomy to make critical design decisions that impact its future. * Strategic Collaboration: Partner with the Director of Engineering and Product Management to align technical capabilities with business goals, ensuring the platform architecture supports long-term growth and stability. * Architectural Blueprints: Produce high-level designs (HLD), sequence diagrams, and interface definitions that guide your five engineering teams through complex feature development. * Governance & Standardization: Define and maintain "Golden Paths" and shared libraries for your teams. You will ensure that as the HRIS product scales, the engineering teams are building in a unified, consistent direction. * Design Review & Mentorship: Lead architectural reviews and act as the final technical sign-off for complex initiatives. 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