Senior Java Architect

Hyphen Solutions•Corporate Office, TX

About The Position

Lead the design, development, and modernization of scalable enterprise applications and cloud-native platforms. Provide technical leadership across architecture, software development, and system integration while contributing hands-on code. Drive engineering standards, microservices adoption, cloud strategy, DevOps practices, and AI-enabled development initiatives to deliver secure, high-performance, and maintainable solutions.

Requirements

A strong balance of architecture and hands-on development
Ability to work across design and implementation
Strong problem-solving skills
Experience leading technical decisions
Strong communication skills
Experience working in Agile environments
8+ years of Java development experience, including architectural responsibilities.
Deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC and Spring Security.
Expertise with JDBC-based data access
Experience with caching strategies (distributed + local fallback)
Experience with microservices and distributed systems
Strong experience with REST APIs and integrations
Strong MySQL/Aurora SQL skills
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with CI/CD tools
Strong understanding of system performance and scalability
Experience with AI-assisted development tools
Familiarity with AI-enabled applications and workflows
Understanding of data pipelines and automation solutions

Nice To Haves

Experience with Spring Could is a plus
Exposure to generative AI concepts is a plus
Experience with Azure DevOps or comparable tools
Experience with ERP or supply chain platforms
Experience with security frameworks and best practices
Experience modernizing legacy systems

Responsibilities

Design enterprise Java 21+ architectures and contribute directly to coding
Lead the development of scalable, high-performance cloud-native applications
Create prototypes and reference implementations to validate architecture decisions
Contribute production code for complex features and integrations
Define and enforce architecture and coding standards
Document architectural decisions and system interactions
Lead code and design reviews
Build microservices and distributed systems
Design APIs and integration patterns
Collaborate with product and engineering teams
Troubleshoot complex production issues
Drive CI/CD, automation, and DevOps practices
Mentor engineers through hands-on guidance
Evaluate and adopt new technologies, including AI tools