Job Title: Java Architect
Location: Raleigh, NC OR Atlanta, GA
Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite (Onsite client interviews are mandatory)
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 6+ months (Based on June 17, 2026 – December 30, 2026 timeline)
Pay Range: $44.00/hr. to $45.00/hr. on W2 | $51.43/hr. to $57.60/hr. on C2C
Domain: Banking & Financial Services
Application Deadline: June 15, 2026
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Primary (Must-Have):
�14 to 17 years of IT experience with a proven track record as a Java Solution/Technical Architect
�Deep expertise in Spring Boot, Spring Security, and Enterprise Authentication architecture
�Strong Cloud Architecture experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
�Advanced RESTful API design and coding proficiency, including Swagger UI implementations
�Expertise setting up and managing GitLab CI/CD pipelines integrated with automated security tools (SonarQube, Veracode)
Secondary (Good to Have):
�High proficiency in database design, data modeling, and writing complex SQL queries
�Experience enforcing software engineering governance via GitFlow code review processes
�Prior experience collaborating closely with UX/UI design and product management stakeholders to build systems from the ground up
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking an Elite Senior Java Architect with 14 to 17 years of experience to design, build, and scale enterprise authentication applications from scratch. Operating fully onsite out of our Raleigh, NC or Atlanta, GA offices, the successful candidate will provide high-level architectural governance, drive complex design decisions, and establish secure software frameworks. This role demands a powerhouse engineer who bridges the gap between secure backend engineering (Spring Security, AWS) and robust, automated DevOps pipeline delivery.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
�Lead the architectural design, technology selection, and end-to-end implementation of highly secure, scalable enterprise authentication applications from the ground up.
�Formulate and govern technical design decisions, translating product mandates and modern user journeys into performant backend microservices built on Java and Spring Boot.
�Architect and manage cloud-native environments on AWS, optimizing systems for maximum reliability, lower execution latency, and global scalability.
�Establish and fine-tune continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines inside GitLab, incorporating code-quality tools like SonarQube and application vulnerability scanners like Veracode.
�Enforce elite development standards and code quality by leading structural code reviews via GitFlow practices while delivering highly testable code covered by comprehensive unit-testing frameworks.
BENEFITS
Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)
EEOC Compliance
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
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