Java Architect

Job Description :Position: Java ArchitectLocation : Wilmington, DE or Columbus, OH - OnsiteContract – 6+ monthsClient : VIRTUSAPrimary Skills : AWS, Kafka, JavaJob Description :Product-focused architect role responsible for aligning multiple business capabilities (e.g., cards, payments, rewards) across systems of record.Drives high-level architecture (C1) and system interaction design (C2), defining how different systems integrate and communicate.Acts as a bridge between business and technology, requiring strong domain knowledge and stakeholder coordination skills.Requires understanding of event-driven architecture, integration patterns, and eventual consistency, but not deep cloud implementation.Not a low-level or AWS-heavy role—focus is on orchestration, communication, and end-to-end design thinking rather than detailed technical build.