Java AWS Architect

Capgemini • New York, NY

2d • $129,000 - $143,000

About The Position

Capgemini is seeking a highly accomplished Java AWS Architect with 12+ years of experience in enterprise application development, cloud transformation, solution architecture, and technology leadership. The role leads large-scale digital transformation initiatives, modernizes legacy applications, and architects scalable, secure, resilient cloud-native solutions on AWS.

The architect defines enterprise architecture strategies aligned with business objectives; leads application modernization to cloud-native and microservices architectures; and designs distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and serverless solutions on AWS. The role also drives cloud adoption, migration roadmaps, and architecture governance across programs, while providing technical leadership and mentorship to architects, engineering managers, and development teams.

The position establishes best practices for security, scalability, reliability, and disaster recovery; collaborates with executive stakeholders, business leaders, and product teams; and champions DevSecOps, automation, CI/CD, observability, and platform engineering. The posted base compensation range is 129,000 to 143,000. The role may also be eligible for variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions. Capgemini provides a comprehensive benefits package to regular, full-time employees, with benefits varying by location, policy, and eligibility.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in enterprise application development, cloud transformation, solution architecture, and technology leadership.
• Expertise in Java 8/11/17/21, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, microservices, and REST APIs.
• Expertise in AWS services including EC2, ECS, EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, RDS, Aurora, and DynamoDB.
• Knowledge of cloud-native, event-driven, and serverless architectures.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible.
• Knowledge of CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, and DevSecOps.
• Knowledge of Kafka, RabbitMQ, Redis, and Elasticsearch.
• Experience with Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and DynamoDB.
• Expertise in enterprise architecture, cloud migration, and modernization.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute enterprise architecture strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead modernization of legacy applications to cloud-native and microservices-based architectures.
• Design and implement large-scale distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and serverless solutions on AWS.
• Drive cloud adoption, migration roadmaps, and architecture governance across multiple programs.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to architects, engineering managers, and development teams.
• Establish best practices for security, scalability, reliability, and disaster recovery.
• Collaborate with executive stakeholders, business leaders, and product teams to deliver innovative solutions.
• Champion DevSecOps, automation, CI/CD, observability, and platform engineering initiatives.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation (12–25 days depending on employee grade), company-paid holidays, personal days, and sick leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada.
• Retirement savings plans, such as a 401(k) in the U.S. or RRSP in Canada.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility.
• The role may be eligible for variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed