Solution Architect (Java) (Tysons Corner)
Job Title: Solution Architect(Java)
Location: Tysons Corner, VA
Employment Type: Full-TimeJob Summary
We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to design and lead the development of scalable, secure, and cloud-native applications within a large-scale enterprise healthcare environment. This role is responsible for defining architecture, guiding engineering teams, and driving modernization initiatives by transforming legacy systems into microservices-based, cloud-enabled solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, distributed systems, and AWS, along with a proven track record of delivering high-performance enterprise applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement scalable, cloud-native architectures using microservices principles
- Lead modernization initiatives, including migration from legacy systems to distributed architectures
- Define and develop RESTful APIs and service communication patterns
- Provide hands-on technical leadership and guidance to development teams
- Ensure system performance, scalability, reliability, and security
- Design data flow and integration patterns across multiple systems
- Implement best practices for observability, logging, and monitoring
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, DevOps, and product stakeholders
- Conduct architecture reviews and ensure adherence to standards and best practices
- Support cloud infrastructure design and deployment strategies
Required Skills & Experience:
- 10+ years of experience in software development and architecture
- Strong proficiency in Java (11 or higher) and Spring BootProven experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems
- Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (e.g., S3, IAM, compute services)
- Experience designing and building RESTful APIsKnowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Strong understanding of system scalability, performance, and fault tolerance
- Experience working in Agile development environments
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with event-driven architectures (e.g., Kafka or similar messaging systems)
- Exposure to enterprise integration patterns
- Experience in healthcare or regulated environments
- Familiarity with security standards such as HIPAA or NISTKnowledge of distributed caching technologies
- EducationBachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)