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# Java Lead/Architect

- **Company:** Propertyvalue Pacific Consultancy Services
- **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, OpenShift, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Spring-boot, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/a36e5429-d785-4802-a01b-f01039a803a1

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
10+ years of software development and architecture experience.
Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and Microservices Architecture.
Proven experience in application modernization, migration, or legacy system transformation projects.
Strong understanding of cloud computing principles and Microsoft Azure services.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and Agile development methodologies.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to lead technical teams and influence architectural decisions.

Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments.
Azure Solution Architect or related Microsoft certifications preferred.
Experience working on large-scale enterprise transformation programs.

Technical Skills
Java, Spring Boot
Microservices Architecture
REST APIs
Docker, Kubernetes
CI/CD, DevOps

## Description

Architect and design scalable, secure, and high-performing enterprise solutions.
Lead modernization, migration, and rewrite efforts for legacy applications using Java Spring Boot and microservices architecture.
Assess current-state applications and define future-state technical roadmaps.
Develop solution architectures aligned with business and enterprise technology strategies.
Provide technical leadership and architectural governance across multiple projects.
Guide development teams on architecture standards, design patterns, and best practices.
Design and support cloud-native solutions leveraging Microsoft Azure services.
Evaluate security, performance, scalability, and operational requirements for proposed solutions.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical designs.
Produce architecture documentation, solution diagrams, and implementation plans.
Participate in architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical decision-making processes.


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