java architect/technical manager

Highly technical and execution focused Technical Program Manager (TPM) with a strong background in Java-based software development, hands-on experience as a technical lead, and working knowledge of DevOps practices and modern engineering toolchains. This role requires deep familiarity with the typical complexities of application development, including architectural decision-making, dependency management, integration challenges, and risk mitigation. TPM will work as an integral part of the software development organization, reporting directly to Senior Development Managers. As a bridge between engineering and cross functional stakeholders, the TPM must advocate for technical strategy and team priorities while ensuring alignment, clarity, and smooth delivery across organizational boundaries., Technical Leadership & Program Execution

• Engage directly with development teams to understand system architecture, design, and integration points; provide guidance rooted in strong Java engineering experience.
• Identify technical risks early and proactively drive resolution through collaboration with architects, developers, QA, SRE/DevOps, and partner teams.
• Guide teams through dependency management, component integration, service interactions, and environmental readiness.
• Ensure data driven engineering decisions, deliver technically sound architecture design, which are aligned with long-term product and platform strategies.

Program & Delivery Management

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of complex software development programs, ensuring predictable timelines and high-quality outcomes.
• Manage cross-functional workstreams, coordinate with multiple internal and external stakeholders, and maintain clear ownership across all parties.
• Establish program dashboards, KPIs, and communication mechanisms for leadership and team-level visibility.
• Drive continuous improvement around estimation, sprint execution, release management, and operational readiness.

DevOps & Modern Engineering Practices

• Collaborate with DevOps and platform engineering teams to ensure CI/CD pipeline robustness, environment stability, deployment automation, and observability.
• Contribute to engineering workflow improvements such as versioning strategy, build and deployment orchestration, and performance monitoring approaches.
• Support teams in adopting modern development practices: microservices, containerization, cloud-native tooling, and automated testing frameworks.

Stakeholder Alignment & Advocacy

• Serve as a strong advocate for development teams ensuring the technical strategy, priorities, and constraints are well understood across all stakeholders.
• Facilitate clear and concise communication, ensuring non-engineering stakeholders understand program goals, milestones, risks, and impacts.
• Build trusted relationships across the organization, simplifying collaboration with business owners, product managers, compliance, security, and infrastructure teams.

Leadership & Organizational Impact

• Promote a culture of engineering excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. Mentor teams on program execution best practices and play a coaching role where appropriate.
• Champion clarity, structure, and predictable delivery while maintaining flexibility and adaptability to shifting business needs., ? Team Collaboration: Partner with Product Owner, SME, and Business Analyst to brainstorm, discuss learning experiences, and present solutions.

? Learning Activities: Participate in facilitated training, team discussions and events, individual assessments and activities, senior leader meetings, and on-the-job training.

? Team Technical Leadership: Receive regular feedback from your leader, participate in career-related discussions, and provide your own feedback on resources and ensuring building formidable team.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field (or equivalent experience), with 8+ years of project/program management experience leading large scale, cross functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong trust with sponsors and key stakeholders through consistent delivery of business priorities.
• Proven history of successfully delivering high-visibility, complex programs in challenging environments.
• Strong capability to navigate and influence within highly matrixed organizations.
• A focused, adaptable, and collaborative collaborator who performs well under pressure.
• Experience in delivering initiatives from inception through delivery. Exceptional problem solving, analytical thinking, and critical decision making skills.
• Deep knowledge and direct expertise with project management tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Ability to communicate sensitive or complex information with clarity and thrive in dynamic, multi-time zone, multi-location environments.
• Experience overseeing the planning, implementation, and support of business application components, consistently striving for excellence in operational and delivery outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and modern integration patterns.
• Ability to work independently in highly dynamic environments and navigate ambiguity effectively., ? Shows commitment, high ethical standards, and integrity.

? Inquisitive, analytical, strategic thinking, initiative-taking and solutions-oriented.

? High-energy, positive, entrepreneurial in spirit while purposeful.

? Initiative-takers take initiative and can work independently.

? Well-organized and disciplined with high diligence.

? Direct, plain-spoken; conveys a genuine/authentic demeanor.

? Effective written communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.

Pay: $70.00 - $80.00 per hour