Java Backend Architect
Auburn Hills, MI-Hybrid (3 days onsite in a week)
6 months

Role: 
We are seeking a hands-on Java Backend Architect to lead the evolution of our high-scale, distributed microservices platform. This role is ideal for a highly skilled technologist with deep expertise in Spring Boot microservices, cloud architecture, and secure, scalable API ecosystems.   

Key Responsibilities 

• Architect and Design scalable, resilient backend services using Java and Spring Boot 
• Own the architecture of our microservices ecosystem, ensuring performance, security, and modularity 
• Implement secure services using Spring Security, annotations, and various forms of API authentication 
• Integrate IoT & Messaging layers using MQTT, RabbitMQ, Kafka, and AWS IoT Gateway 
• Design robust data models across both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., DynamoDB, MongoDB) databases 
• Champion cloud-native design leveraging AWS services, Docker, and Kubernetes 
• Drive API strategy, including RESTful API design, gateway configuration, and lifecycle management 
• Lead log analysis & monitoring using tools like Kibana and Grafana to ensure observability and operational insight 
• Code actively, mentor developers, and guide technical decisions—not just create diagrams 
• Communicate architecture vision clearly to engineers, executives, and stakeholders with compelling clarity and visual articulation   

Must-Have Skills: 

• Strong hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Spring Security, and advanced Spring annotations 
• Deep understanding of MQTT/RabbitMQ/Kafka, AWS IoT, and event-driven architecture 
• Proven ability in data modeling (SQL & NoSQL) and designing for performance & scalability 
• Hands-on with AWS Cloud, Docker, and Kubernetes in production environments 
• Mastery in API design, including gateway integration and various forms of API authentication (OAuth2, JWT, API Keys, etc.) 
• Proficiency in observability tools: Kibana, Grafana, CloudWatch 
• Crystal-clear communication & presentation skills 
• A passion for clean code, scalable systems, and mentoring engineering teams  

Experience:

• 15+ years in IT 
• 5–7 years in Architecture 
• Platform Scale: 2 Million+ Customers

 

 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $65.00/hr.