Java Architect

Overview In this contract role, you will lead architectural design for IT solutions, aligning business requirements with robust technical approaches. You’ll work with business leaders and analysts to craft architectures and document them using standard views and patterns. You’ll act as the lead architect at review boards and guide cross‑functional teams through implementation. You’ll stay ahead of technology trends, driving an architectural roadmap and evaluating new tools to scale client systems. ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with business leaders and analysts to translate requirements into a robust technical solutionAuthor architecture documentation using 4+1 Views, patterns, data models, and conceptual modelsLead the architectural review board to secure approval for solutionsWork with development teams to validate architecture during constructionAdvance understanding of technology landscape and trends, and drive roadmapDevelop proofs-of-concept and research new technologies and frameworksDemonstrate strong hands-on experience across multiple computing architectures and environmentsEnsure SDLC practices, tooling, testing methodologies, and requirements gathering are well understoodCommunicate requirements across multiple teams and organizationsProvide leadership and relationship management to stakeholders Key requirementsStrong technical expertise in J2EE, UNIX, Linux, Windows, MQ Series, UML, tiered architecture, relational databases, web development, and OO methodologiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage multiple projects and coordinate requirements across external teamsProven leadership and stakeholder relationship management7+ years of IT experienceExperience with Agile methodologystrong communicationleadershipcollaborationJ2EEUNIXLinux