Java Architect – ONLY W2
Job Title:
Java Application Architect – ONLY W2Job Location: Austin, TX (OR) Huntsville TX (Hybrid, need locals to Texas)
Duration: 12 Months Contract with possibility to Extension Job Description:
Provide specialized application development/architecture services to the Client for business applications related to the Corrections Information Technology System (CITS).
Role Overview:
In this role, you will design physical system models, establish foundation standards across cross-functional teams, and resolve core integration and performance challenges across complex enterprise systems. The ideal candidate is a seasoned IT consultant with deep expertise in enterprise Java ecosystems and modern cloud/data architectures. They need to be a critical problem-solving who can effectively lead multi-service provider teams and possess strong written and oral presentation skills to align technical strategy with organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Architecture & System Design: Develop physical system architectures and balance data, processing, and technology layers to support system design, testing, and deployment.
Standards & Compliance: Publish, update, and maintain architecture models to ensure full alignment with business requirements, industry standards, and enterprise information management methodologies.
Component & Technology Integration: Resolve technical component interactions, API standards, and cross-technology communication protocols.
Performance & Scalability: Proactively anticipate technical, operational, and organizational bottlenecks, specifically addressing database performance and scalability.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Facilitate and lead multi-service provider work groups in a constructive, collaborative environment.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
Consulting & Industry Experience:8+ years of IT consulting experience.
Strong familiarity with systems development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies, emerging technologies, and enterprise information architecture.
Core Technical Stack (At least 4 years of experience):Languages & Frameworks: Java, JSP, Servlets, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, XML, Enterprise Java Beans (EJB), Struts.
Databases & Tools: SQL Server, Azure Data Studio, GitHub Enterprise.
Modern Platforms & Tools (At least 2 years of experience):Cloud & Data: Cloud platforms (AWS-centric or hybrid), Databricks platform.
Integration & Low-Code: API development, Microsoft Power Platform.
Database & IDE Tools: SQL Server Migration Assistant (SSMA), SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Visual Studio Code (VS Code), GitHub Copilot.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of public sector/state agency IT trends, regulatory considerations, and organizational frameworks.
Education:
Required Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline with an IT focus.