Senior Java Architect

Title : Full stack Java ArchitectLocation Richardson, TX ( Hybrid)Type: Contract Need Visa Independent Consultant Position Overview We are looking for a seasoned Full Stack Engineer with substantial hands-on experience across modern technology stacks. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a collaborative approach, working effectively with cross-functional teams. In this role, the engineer will introduce, champion, and implement the latest tools and frameworks, driving engineering excellence throughout the organisation.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop high-quality, production-grade code, adhering to industry best practices, coding standards, and architectural principles.Contribute individually to major development efforts and play a critical role in mentoring and training junior developers.Guide junior team members through code reviews and knowledge-sharing workshops, accelerating their learning and strengthening their technical foundation.Foster a culture of continuous learning within the team.Must-Have TechnologiesReactJSJava 17MicroservicesAWS / AzureRDBMSNoSQLCore Technical SkillsAt least 12 years of hands-on software development experience, with deep expertise in modern Java Full Stack development.Strong command over Java frameworks and libraries, including Spring, Spring Boot, and Hibernate.Proven ability in building single-page web applications using ReactJS, Bootstrap, and Node.js.Experience in designing, developing, and deploying cloud-based architectures on AWS, Azure, or equivalent platforms.Expertise in developing Java and Spring Boot applications backed by relational databases such as SQL Server and PostgreSQL, as well as NoSQL databases like MongoDB and Elasticsearch.Practical experience integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) into applications via APIs, for example, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Azure OpenAI, or AWS Bedrock.Familiarity with prompt engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), embeddings, and vector databases.Understanding of responsible AI practices, including data privacy, hallucination mitigation, evaluation, and implementation of guardrails.Strong experience in developing production applications, data processing scripts, automation tooling, or backend services in Python.Working knowledge of modern security frameworks and standards such as OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and JWT.Proficiency in designing and building RESTful APIs and web services according to industry best practices.Advanced SQL development skills, including query optimisation and performance tuning.Experience with modern testing frameworks like Jest, Mocha, and Chai, with a commitment to test-driven development.Solid grasp of frontend architecture principles and data-driven UI development.Ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, consistently following coding standards and best practices.Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills for diagnosing complex technical issues.