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# Senior Java Architect -- Build the Platforms That Power What's Next in Dallas

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $135,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Spring Security, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Data Security, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Java Database Connectivity, MySQL, Distributed Caching, Systems Integration, Software Technical Review, Spring Cloud, Spring-mvc, Spring-boot, Caching, Generative AI, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Data Pipelines, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/senior-java-architect-build-platforms-power-whats-next-dallas-31888378

## About the Role

* 8+ years of Java development experience, including 4+ years of significant architecture responsibility.
 * Deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Security.
 * Strong experience with JDBC-based data access, REST APIs, and enterprise integrations.
 * A record of building microservices and distributed systems.
 * Strong MySQL or Aurora SQL skills.
 * Experience designing caching strategies, including distributed caching with local fallback.
 * Cloud and platform experience with AWS or Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tooling.
 * A strong command of system performance, scalability, reliability, security, and maintainability.
 * The ability to lead technical decisions from design through implementation.
 * Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
 * Experience delivering in Agile environments.

Bonus Points

 * Spring Cloud.
 * Azure DevOps or a comparable platform.
 * AI-assisted development tools, AI-enabled applications, data pipelines, or automation solutions.
 * Generative AI concepts.
 * ERP or supply chain platforms.
 * Security frameworks and modern best practices.
 * Legacy system modernization.

Education

 * A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a related field is required.

## Description

* Architect and build enterprise solutions with Java 21+, contributing production-quality code for critical features and integrations.
 * Lead the design of secure, scalable, high-performance cloud- applications, microservices, and distributed systems.
 * Develop prototypes and reference implementations that validate architecture choices and speed delivery.
 * Set clear standards for architecture, coding, security, and engineering excellence.
 * Document architectural decisions, APIs, system interactions, and integration patterns.
 * Lead thoughtful code and design reviews that improve quality across teams.
 * Partner with product and engineering leaders to translate business goals into maintainable technology solutions.
 * Resolve complex production challenges and continuously improve performance, reliability, and scalability.
 * Strengthen CI/CD, automation, and DevOps practices.
 * Coach and mentor engineers through practical, hands-on technical leadership.
 * Assess emerging technologies, including AI-assisted development tools and workflows.