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Role: Technology Architect – Java & Data Engineering
Location: Charlotte, NC (Onsite_
Experience: 13+ Years

Need someone with a background like:

Technology Architect / Solutions Architect / Data Architect / Enterprise Architect with strong Java + Data Engineering + Cloud experience.

The key point is: Don't need a pure Java Architect or a pure Data Architect. We need someone who can bridge Java application architecture and modern data engineering/cloud architecture.

What are they looking for?

We need a senior Technology Architect who has strong experience in both:

Java / Spring Boot / Microservices
Data Engineering / Modern Data Platforms

The person will design large-scale technology solutions, guide engineering teams, and help move legacy applications and data platforms to modern cloud-based architectures.

Key Responsibilities

1. Architecture & Solution Design

Design end-to-end architecture for enterprise applications and data platforms.
Build solutions that are scalable, secure, reliable, and high-performing.
Define architecture standards, best practices, and design patterns.
Lead architecture and technical design reviews.

2. Java & Microservices

Strong architecture experience with Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, and Microservices.
Design REST APIs, API-first, and event-driven applications.
Guide teams on application performance, scalability, security, and maintainability.
Review application designs and critical code.

3. Data Engineering

Design modern data platforms for batch, streaming, and real-time analytics.
Experience with Data Lakes, Lakehouse, Data Warehouses, or Data Mesh.
Design data ingestion, transformation, governance, quality, and lineage processes.
Guide teams using technologies such as:
- Apache Spark
- Databricks
- Kafka
- Airflow

4. Cloud & DevOps

Strong experience with at least one major cloud: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
Design and support:
- CI/CD
- DevSecOps
- Infrastructure as Code
- Monitoring & Observability
Experience modernizing or migrating legacy applications/data platforms to the cloud.

5. Technical Leadership

Mentor architects, technical leads, and engineering teams.
Work with business and technical stakeholders to turn requirements into solutions.
Lead technical discussions, architecture workshops, and client meetings.
Lead POCs and technology evaluations.

Technology Architect - Java & Data Engineering, Charlotte, NC (Onsite)

Key skills

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