Java Backend Architect at DS Technologies Inc in NY-New York-10004

Job description

• DS Technologies Inc is looking for Java Backend Architect role for one of our premier clients.
• We are seeking a highly skilled Java Backend Architect to design and lead the architecture of enterprise-grade backend systems and API-driven integrations. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java-based microservices, third-party system integrations, API security, and database architecture & design. This role requires strategic technical leadership and hands-on development capabilities to ensure scalability, performance, and reliability across distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Architecture & Design
• Define, design, and implement Java backend architecture for large-scale, distributed enterprise applications.
• Lead API strategy and integration design with multiple third-party platforms and internal systems.
• Architect and optimize database models, schemas, and query performance for both SQL and NoSQL environments.
• Ensure alignment of architecture decisions with business and technical objectives, scalability, and performance goals.
• Define standards for RESTful API design, endpoint security, data access patterns, and error handling.
• Technical Leadership
• Provide architectural guidance to development teams, ensuring adherence to best practices and design principles.
• Review code, conduct design reviews, and mentor developers to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, QA, Security, Product Management) to ensure seamless solution delivery.
• Drive the adoption of modern frameworks, libraries, and tools to improve code efficiency and maintainability.
• Integration & Security
• Design and implement secure REST APIs for internal and external integrations, ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Manage authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth2, JWT, SAML) and ensure endpoint protection.
• Integrate external APIs and third-party services (payments, analytics, identity, etc.) with robust error handling and monitoring.
• Partner with InfoSec teams to address application security, vulnerability management, and data protection.
• Performance & Reliability
• Lead performance optimization efforts for backend systems, focusing on latency, throughput, and scalability.
• Establish observability, monitoring, and logging practices for all backend services.
• Define standards for high availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), and load balancing across application tiers.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Java backend development, including 5+ years in architecture and solution design.
• Deep expertise in Java 8+, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and microservices architecture.
• Strong hands-on experience with REST API design, integration frameworks, and 3rd party API consumption.
• Solid understanding of database design principles, SQL performance tuning, and ORM tools (Hibernate/JPA).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong knowledge of API security protocols – OAuth2, JWT, SAML, and SSL/TLS.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, Maven/Gradle, and API documentation tools (Swagger/OpenAPI).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Experience with API Gateway solutions (Apigee, Kong, AWS API Gateway).
• Exposure to event-driven architecture (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and secure software development lifecycle.
• Prior experience in financial services, retail, or enterprise digital transformation domains.

Skills

Required

• Java 8+
• Spring Boot
• Spring Cloud
• Microservices architecture
• REST API design
• Integration frameworks
• 3rd party API consumption
• Database design principles
• SQL performance tuning
• ORM tools (Hibernate/JPA)
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• CI/CD pipelines

Preferred

• DevSecOps practices
• Secure software development lifecycle

Benefits

• Compensation: $50.00 per hour