Key skills: Full Stack, java, Architect, Angular, react
Job Title: Lead Full Stack Java Solution Architect (Angular/React)
Location: Pittsburgh, PA- 100% onsite FROM DAY 1
Duration: 6 months
Role Descriptions:
Job Summary: We are seeking a high-caliber Lead Full Stack Java Solution Architect with deep expertise in modern front-end engineering (Angular and/or React).
In this role you will define the blueprint for scalable| reliable distributed systems| break down monolithic systems into cloud-ready modular architectures| and ensure seamless frontend-to-backend integration.
You will serve as the primary technical authority| aligning business requirements with enterprise architectural standards while mentoring cross-functional engineering teams._
Key Responsibilities: Architecture & System Design Design end-to-end systems combining high-performance Java-based microservices with modern| responsive Angular or React frontends.
Drive modernization initiatives by breaking down monolithic legacies into cloud-ready distributed networks| cloud-native architectures| or event-driven solutions Define interface contracts (RESTful APIs| GraphQL) ensuring secure| lightning-fast data flows between stateful clients and backend systems.
Select platforms and tools by conducting rigorous vendor/startup evaluations to gauge architectural viability.
Governance & Engineering Excellence Enforce best practices spanning system resiliency| centralized error handling| security protocols| observability| and performance optimization.
Perform design and code reviews to oversee the quality of deliverables across frontend| backend| and data layers.
Standardize automated pipelines by establishing comprehensive CI/CD| source-control mechanisms| and automated testing strategies. Collaboration & Leadership Translate complex business capabilities into structured technical roadmaps by partnering closely with Product Owners| UX designers| and Enterprise Architects. Champion technical decision-making and take accountability for architectural risks| trade-offs| and project delivery outcomes. Mentor and scale teams of frontend and backend engineers| elevating the proficiency of junior developers through structured guidance.
Integrate AI-assisted workflows by spearheading the usage of approved tools (e.g.| GitHub Copilot) to accelerate coding| troubleshooting| and testing safel
Core Technical Requirements Backend Engineering (Java Ecosystem)Expert knowledge of Java (Core Java| Advanced Java features).Deep proficiency in Spring Framework / Spring Boot for building production-grade microservices.
Strong understanding of Event-Driven Architectures and messaging systems (e.g.| Kafka| RabbitMQ| AWS SQS/SNS).Data layer design expertise across Relational Databases (SQL| Oracle) and NoSQL (MongoDB| DynamoDB).Frontend Engineering (Angular & React)Hands-on engineering depth in Angular (TypeScript| RxJS| Modules| Dependency Injection).Hands-on engineering depth in React JS (JavaScript| Hooks| Virtual DOM| Redux state