Java Practice Architect I

TEKsystems

3d•$128,000 - $192,000•Remote

About The Position

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services: We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution, and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers—including 80% of the Fortune 500— across North America, Europe, and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities, and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Here’s what the opportunity supported through our TGS Talent Acquisition Team requires: General Description: This position is responsible for leading the technical architecture solutions for complex software applications. The role will guide the development of solutions while working cooperatively with a dedicated team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree /4-year college degree in Computer Science, or equivalent work experience
10+ years of software development experience.
5+ years of development experience in Java.
2+ years of experience as an Architect.
2+ years of experience with AWS or Azure
Hands-on experience across all layers of enterprise application development, from backend services to front-end interfaces.
Experience with Microservices Architecture
Familiarity with CI/CD tools
Experience working with an Agile methodology and iterative development.
Experience with practices such as unit testing, static analysis, and build automation.
Experience in mentoring and coaching employees.
Good communication skills.
Good leadership skills.
Must be able to still code.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to AI/ML frameworks and awareness in implementing AI code development tools.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the architecture of a software solution to be implemented by a development team of which the architect is a member.
Responsible for designing, documenting, and implementing the components, software, and layers required for complex software implementations based on requirements and design specifications.
Works with the software development team to estimate, plan, design, and deliver software.
Mentors and coaches other team members in design, coding, and software engineering practices.
Understands the architectural direction and standards of the organization and helps to ensure that the team adheres to them appropriately.
Participates in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from initial requirements gathering to delivery.
Leads the initial architecture elaboration effort at the beginning of the project and supports the initial requirements collection effort (particularly when it comes to understanding and evolving the non-functional requirements for the solution).
Guides the evolution of the architecture throughout the construction of the software.
As a member of the Enterprise Architecture Group, supports the Application Development Practice in establishing, promoting, and governing the standards and practices used across software development projects.
Participates in pre-sales activities, including development of proposed architecture and estimation of work effort.