Java Architect/Specialist

Specialist I - Software Engineering

 

 

Who We Are:

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.

With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.

Visit us at UST.com.

 

You Are:

You will be responsible for designing and implementing enterprise-level applications using Java, Containers, Springboot, microservices, and cloud-native technologies. You will provide leadership in defining technical direction, driving architectural decisions, and ensuring that all applications are scalable, maintainable, and performant. You will work closely with product owners, engineering teams, and DevOps to ensure the solutions align with business goals and technical requirements.

 

 

The Opportunity:

·       Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade Java applications using Kubernetes, Springboot and other related technologies.

·       Architect and design microservices that are scalable, resilient, and optimized for cloud environments.

·       Provide thought leadership on the use of containers (Docker) and Kubernetes for container orchestration and deployment.

·       Define best practices for building cloud-native applications, emphasizing scalability, security, and maintainability.

·       Collaborate with stakeholders, including business analysts, product owners, and other architects, to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

·       Define and enforce standards for CI/CD pipelines, automation, version control, and code quality.

·       Lead and mentor development teams, providing guidance on architectural decisions, coding standards, and performance optimizations.

·       Ensure that systems are highly available, fault-tolerant, and performant, leveraging tools like Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud infrastructure.

·       Design and implement API strategies (RESTful services, GraphQL, etc.) and integrate with various data sources (SQL/NoSQL).

·       Work on cloud architecture and leverage cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) to optimize cost and performance.

·       Conduct regular code reviews and architecture reviews to ensure adherence to technical and business requirements.

·       Stay current with new technologies and trends in cloud-native development, containers, microservices, and distributed systems.

 

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

 

What You Need:

·       Experience: 8+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or architect role.

·       Extensive experience with Java and Springboot for building scalable, maintainable backend systems.

·       Proven experience designing and building microservices architectures and deploying them in cloud-native environments.

·       Strong hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.

·       Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.

·       Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and deploying Java applications in cloud environments.

·       Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of Java 8+, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security, and related Spring technologies.

·       Hands-on experience with containers (Docker) and Kubernetes for deploying and managing applications in production.

·       Strong understanding of microservices architecture, API design (RESTful, GraphQL), and integration patterns.

·       Solid experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) and leveraging cloud-native services.

·       Strong background in distributed systems, message queues, and event-driven architectures (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).

·       Expertise in database design and integration with SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra).

·       Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Terraform, Ansible).

·       Architectural and Design Skills: Ability to design highly scalable, available, and fault-tolerant architectures. Strong knowledge of architectural patterns (e.g., CQRS, Event Sourcing, Hexagonal Architecture).

·       Familiarity with design principles such as SOLID, 12-Factor App, and Twelve-Factor App methodology.

·       Experience in managing and optimizing large-scale distributed systems.

·       Leadership and Communication: Excellent leadership skills, with experience in guiding, mentoring, and building high-performing teams.

·       Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

·       Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven architectural decisions.

·       Experience in working with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).

·       Preferred Skills: Security: Experience with OAuth, JWT, and other security mechanisms for securing microservices.

·       Monitoring & Logging: Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) and logging platforms (e.g., ELK stack).

·       Event-Driven Architectures: Experience with event streaming technologies like Apache Kafka, AWS Kinesis, or Google Pub/Sub.

·       Performance Tuning: Strong background in performance optimization, profiling, and tuning Java applications.

 

 

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location: Illinois

Compensation Range: $108,000-$163,000

 

 

Benefits

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.

Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.

Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).

All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

 

What We Believe:

We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.

Humility:

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity:

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity:

We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

 

 

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