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# Java Architect

- **Company:** HYPHEN SOLUTIONS, LLC
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Spring Security, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Integration, Data Security, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Java Database Connectivity, MySQL, Software Architecture, Systems Integration, Software Technical Review, Spring Cloud, Spring-mvc, Spring-boot, Caching, Information Technology, Production Code, Restful APIs, Data Pipelines, Docker, Legacy Systems, Microservices
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-java-architect-hyphen-solutions-llc-9441231

## About the Role

The ideal candidate should have:

 * A strong balance of architecture and hands-on development

 * Ability to work across design and implementation

 * Strong problem-solving skills

 * Experience leading technical decisions

 * Strong communication skills

 * Experience working in Agile environments

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

 * 8+ years of Java development experience, including architectural responsibilities.

 * Deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC and Spring Security. * Experience with Spring Could is a plus * Expertise with JDBC-based data access

 * Experience with caching strategies (distributed + local fallback)

 * Experience with microservices and distributed systems

 * Strong experience with REST APIs and integrations

 * Strong MySQL/Aurora SQL skills

 * Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure

 * Experience with Docker and Kubernetes

 * Experience with CI/CD tools

 * Strong understanding of system performance and scalability

AI / MODERN ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE

 * Experience with AI-assisted development tools

 * Familiarity with AI-enabled applications and workflows

 * Understanding of data pipelines and automation solutions

 * Exposure to generative AI concepts is a plus

WORK EXPERIENCE (PREFERRED)

 * Experience with Azure DevOps or comparable tools

 * Experience with ERP or supply chain platforms

 * Experience with security frameworks and best practices

 * Experience modernizing legacy systems, * Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a related field

## Description

* Design enterprise Java 21+ architectures and contribute directly to coding

 * Lead the development of scalable, high-performance cloud-native applications

 * Create prototypes and reference implementations to validate architecture decisions

 * Contribute production code for complex features and integrations

 * Define and enforce architecture and coding standards

 * Document architectural decisions and system interactions

 * Lead code and design reviews

 * Build microservices and distributed systems

 * Design APIs and integration patterns

 * Collaborate with product and engineering teams

 * Troubleshoot complex production issues

 * Drive CI/CD, automation, and DevOps practices

 * Mentor engineers through hands-on guidance

 * Evaluate and adopt new technologies, including AI tools


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