Principal Java Full Stack Architect

Gainwell Technologies LLC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Be part of a team that unleashes the power of leading-edge technologies to help improve the health and well-being of those most vulnerable in our country and communities. Working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. You’ll add to your technical credentials and certifications while enjoying a generous, flexible vacation policy and educational assistance. We also have comprehensive leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities. SummarySeeking a highly skilled, self‑driven Principal Java Full Stack Architect with deep expertise in designing and delivering scalable enterprise applications. This role requires mastery of modern Java frameworks, UI technologies, cloud-native architecture, microservices, and DevOps practices. The architect will collaborate closely with engineering, product, and infrastructure teams to drive technology decisions, architecture governance, and product excellence.Your role in our mission

Requirements

12+ years of experience in application architecture, full‑stack solution design, and enterprise product development.
Strong expertise in: Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, Messaging
Front-end Frameworks (REact or Angular)
Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), OpenShift, Kubernestes, Docker, Movelt
CI / CD pipelines, Argo CD, GitHub / Jenkins, DevOps practices
RDBMS / NoSQL databases, caching, distributed systems
Application performance tunning and optimization
SDLC, Agile practices, and large-scale solution delivery
Strong analytical, design, and problem-solving abilities.
Deep understanding of full‑stack architectures and cloud-native patterns.
Ability to lead engineering teams and influence cross‑functional stakeholders.
Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.

Responsibilities

Design end‑to-end architecture for complex enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and modern front‑end frameworks such as React/Angular.
Architect cloud‑ready and cloud‑native solutions leveraging AWS/Azure, containers, OpenShift, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and API‑driven integrations.
Define technical roadmaps, architectural blueprints, coding standards, and design guidelines for engineering teams.
Evaluate and recommend scalable patterns across backend, frontend, data, and integration layers.
Build robust application modules ensuring high performance, availability, resiliency, and security.
Provide hands‑on leadership in Java backend engineering, UI development, API design, and system integrations.
Guide teams in implementing microservices, event‑driven architectures, modular UI applications, and reusable frameworks.
Review and approve critical design decisions, solution implementations, and architectural deviations.
Work with developers, product managers, architects, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment with functional and non‑functional requirements.
Lead cross‑team architectural initiatives, standardizing patterns and ensuring best practices across engineering groups.
Collaborate with senior designers and technical SMEs to translate business needs into scalable designs.
Serve as a key interface for vendor‑provided tools, frameworks, or technology components.
Establish performance, security, and coding standards for full‑stack applications.
Provide architecture reviews, design assessments, and code reviews across multiple teams.
Lead technical support transitions, ensuring smooth deployment, maintenance, and operational readiness.
Create and govern SLAs, system health metrics, and operational guidelines.
Evaluate emerging full‑stack frameworks, cloud services, DevOps tools, and security practices for potential adoption.
Recommend modern engineering solutions aligned with enterprise standards.
Mentor and guide full‑stack engineers, senior developers, and junior architects.
Provide technical leadership in solutioning, delivery planning, and engineering excellence initiatives.