cover image
American Unit, Inc

Senior Java Architect with AWS

Hybrid

Austin, United states

Senior

Freelance

19-12-2025

Share this job:

Skills

Communication Leadership Java NoSQL MongoDB PostgreSQL GraphQL CI/CD DevOps Docker Kubernetes Ansible Facilitation Architecture Enterprise Architecture Databases Azure AWS cloud platforms SDLC Spring Spring Boot CI/CD Pipelines Kafka Terraform Prometheus Grafana Infrastructure as Code Microservices

Job Specifications

Role Overview

The Applications Architect will lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise and cloud-native applications. This role requires deep expertise in Java-based architectures, microservices, and modern cloud platforms, along with the ability to guide development teams and align technical solutions with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

Lead architecture and design of cloud-native and enterprise applications
Participate hands-on in application development while enforcing architectural best practices
Design scalable, secure, and high-performance systems
Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into solutions
Guide teams on modern architecture standards, patterns, and methodologies

Minimum Required Skills (8+ Years Each)

Java EE, Spring Boot, and microservices frameworks
Cloud platforms: AWS or Google Cloud
Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes
API design and integration: REST, GraphQL
CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
Cloud-native security best practices
Relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
Event-driven architectures and messaging (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
Exposure to serverless and cloud-native services

Preferred Qualifications

Observability tools: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack
Performance tuning and high-availability strategies
Cloud cost optimization experience
Healthcare industry experience
Strong understanding of SDLC, IT processes, and enterprise architecture
Consulting and facilitation skills with strong stakeholder communication
Leadership mindset with proactive and detail-oriented approach
Certifications: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Architect (preferred)
Experience with Texas or other state eligibility systems

About the Company

Company Size: 500 to 1000 employees. American Unit, Inc. is a leading consulting service provider that helps organizations implement, upgrade and optimize their IT related technology expertise. We have our resources working all over the country, providing core competency in technology consulting services to companies ranging in size from small, mid-size to Fortune 500 companies. Our proven expertise makes us the ideal strategic partner for most companies in providing industry-focused consulting services. IBM's solution f... Know more