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# Java Architect

- **Company:** Q1 Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Aurora, IL, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Architectural Patterns, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Databases, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Hibernate (Java), Java Persistence API, Java Web Services, Spring Framework, Software Technical Review, Google Cloud, Spring Cloud, System Availability, Spring-boot, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Cloud Migration, Software Coding, Restful APIs, Docker, Legacy Systems, Web Api, Microservices
- **Published:** November 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/java-architect-aurora-il--659152f2-136e-4a39-8565-916c5f21baf2

## About the Role

Java, Ecosystems, Java, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (Java EE/J2EE), Java Persistence API (JPA), Cloud Computing, Hibernate, Spring Framework, REST (Representational State Transfer), Application Programming Interface (API), * Java Ecosystem: Deep expertise in core Java, Java EE, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Hibernate/JPA,

and RESTful APIs.

 * Architecture Patterns: Proven experience designing microservices, event-driven architectures,

and distributed systems.

 * Cloud & DevOps: Hands-on knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)

and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

 * Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and the ability to

explain complex technical concepts to non-technical leaders

## Description

* System Design: Design high-level and low-level architectural blueprints for Java-based applications,

ensuring scalability, high availability, and security.

 * Technical Leadership: Guide and mentor development teams, enforce coding standards, and

conduct design and code reviews.

 * Technology Evaluation: Research emerging technologies, build proof-of-concepts, and

evaluate their applicability to business goals.

 * Integration & Migration: Develop strategies to integrate Java systems with external APIs, databases, or

legacy systems, as well as cloud migration.

 * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product managers, QA, DevOps, and senior