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# Java Developer/Architect

- **Company:** STELLARMETTLE PLACEMENTS, LLC
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Databases, Data Integration, Software Design Patterns, Distributed Systems, Hibernate (Java), Apache Struts, Model View Controller (MVC), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Web Services, Spring-boot
- **Published:** September 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/6e843315-bd79-4142-b860-52d28e0b56c7

## About the Role

The ideal candidate is a Senior Java Developer who has architecture experience and wants to take on broader technical ownership while remaining hands-on., * In-depth software development experience, primarily in Java.

 * Strong experience with MVC, Struts, and/or Spring Boot.
 * Experience with web services and system integrations.
 * Experience with distributed architecture.
 * Strong experience with Hibernate/ORM.
 * Experience with SQL and enterprise databases.
 * Experience working in on-premises environments.
 * Proven ability to design systems while remaining hands-on with development.

## Description

* Design and evolve architecture across multiple interconnected enterprise systems.
 * Develop hands-on Java solutions and contribute to system design.
 * Design and support web services, integrations, and distributed applications.
 * Provide code-level technical guidance and architectural reviews.
 * Help modernize legacy applications, including Struts to Spring Boot migration.
 * Support third-party integrations, payment/funding systems, underwriting workflows, and data integrations.
 * Establish practical design patterns, standards, and technical roadmaps.
 * Mentor engineers and serve as a technical escalation point.