Java Architect | Berkeley Heights, NJ (5 Days Onsite) | Contract W2

Job Title: Java Architect

Location: Berkeley Heights, NJ (5 Days Onsite)

Duration: long term

Type: Contract W2

Experience: 12+ Yrs

Job Description

We are seeking a visionary Senior Java Architect to lead the design, development, and evolution of our enterprise applications. You will bridge the gap between business requirements and technical execution, defining technical strategies and selecting optimal technology stacks. This role requires a hands-on leader who can mentor engineering teams, enforce best coding practices, and ensure system scalability, security, and high performance.

Core Responsibilities

• System Design: Translate complex business requirements into scalable, reliable, and high-availability distributed software architecture.
• Tech Stack Evolution: Evaluate, select, and integrate appropriate Java frameworks, libraries, cloud services, and database technologies.
• Prototyping: Build robust Proof of Concepts (POCs) to validate new technologies, frameworks, and architecture patterns.
• Performance Tuning: Diagnose system bottlenecks, optimize concurrency, and ensure low-latency, high-throughput application performance.
• Security & Compliance: Enforce strict security standards, including data encryption, identity management (OAuth/OIDC), and vulnerability mitigation.
• Technical Governance: Define and enforce clean coding practices, design patterns, documentation standards, and rigorous code review processes.
• Team Mentorship: Provide technical leadership and guidance to senior and junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Collaborate with product managers, DevOps teams, and executive stakeholders to align the technical roadmap with business goals.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 8 10+ years in Java/JEE development, with 2+ years acting as a formal Software or Java Architect.
• Java Ecosystem: Expert knowledge of Java (Core, Advanced, Concurrency) and frameworks like Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Hibernate.
• Cloud & DevOps: Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI).

About Next Gen Software Solutions:

Next Gen Software Solutions is a trusted provider of IT Staffing and consulting services dedicated to empowering businesses with cutting-edge technology solutions and exceptional talent. We specialize in delivering tailored IT consulting services, innovative software solutions, and connecting businesses with highly skilled IT professionals. Founded and led by a dedicated U.S. Army solider, Next Gen Software Solutions is deeply rooted in the core values of integrity, discipline, commitment, and experience-principles that guide every aspect of our operations.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Next Gen Software Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees and applicants are treated respect and dignity. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.