App Dev & Support Engineer IV

Conduent

8h • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced hands-on Java Architect with deep expertise in
macro & microservices architecture, containerized deployments, and Kubernetes
orchestration. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership in
designing scalable, high-performance enterprise systems while guiding the
engineering team in best practices for cloud-native Java application
development.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in Java (8/11/17/21) and Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and RESTful APIs.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (K8s) — designing, deploying, and managing containerized Java applications.
• Proficiency in Docker, Helm charts, and Kubernetes Operators.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Tanzu / Rancher / AWS / Azure / GCP) and managed Kubernetes services (on prem cloud or EKS, AKS, GKE).
• Deep understanding of microservices, event-driven architecture, and distributed systems.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices — CI/CD, GitOps, observability, and infrastructure as code (Terraform / Ansible).
• Strong understanding of messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, OpenTelemetry).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead architecture discussions, influence stakeholders, and deliver technical documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of security practices (OAuth2, OIDC, TLS, secrets management).
• Exposure to Tanzu, or Rancher environments.
• Experience in performance tuning of JVM-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, development and oversee development of Java-based enterprise and cloud-native applications.
• Define and implement macro & microservices architecture, ensuring scalability, resilience, and maintainability.
• Lead modernization initiatives, migrating legacy Java applications to containerized and Kubernetes-based environments.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to design CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment using tools like Jenkins, ArgoCD, or GitHub Actions.
• Establish coding standards, technical guidelines, and architectural governance.
• Evaluate new technologies, frameworks, and tools to continuously improve platform reliability and performance.
• Troubleshoot and optimize application performance across distributed systems.
• Mentor development teams on Java, Spring Boot, Docker, and Kubernetes best practices.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security and architecture standards.
• Engage in capacity planning, scalability assessments, and production readiness reviews.

Benefits

• Health & Welfare Benefits: Comprehensive plans tailored to your needs, effective from day one.
• Retirement Savings: Robust programs to help you secure your financial future.
• Employee Discounts: Access to a wide range of discounts on merchandise, services, travel, and more.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Paths for advancement within a global organization.
• Paid Training: Learn while you earn with award-winning learning platforms.
• Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO packages to help you recharge.
• Great Work Environment: Join an award-winning culture that values diversity and inclusion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees