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Cloud / Microservices Architect
12 month contract with extensions
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Cloud / Microservices Architect to provide technical leadership for a complex microservices environment. The ideal candidate will combine deep Java development expertise with cloud-native architecture skills and the ability to drive engineering excellence across teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect, design, and implement scalable, secure, and resilient microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and Tomcat.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance in a complex environment with approximately 250 microservices.
- Ensure implementation adheres to best practices for Kubernetes/OpenShift and Istio service mesh.
- Develop secure container images ("golden images") utilizing RedHat ACS or Jfrog X-ray.
- Optimize existing microservices for performance, security, and cost-effectiveness.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement CI/CD pipelines using Tekton, GitOps/ArgoCD.
- Mentor team members on cloud-native design patterns and best practices.
- Design and implement monitoring and logging solutions using Elastic.
Required Skills & Experience
- 7 years of experience with Java development, with strong proficiency in Spring/Spring Boot frameworks.
- 3 years of experience with containerization and Kubernetes/OpenShift.
- Demonstrated expertise in microservices architecture design and implementation.
- Strong understanding of Kubernetes principles, ingress controllers, sidecars, Envoy, and load balancing.
- Experience with service mesh technologies, particularly Istio.
- Familiarity with modern CI/CD practices (Jenkins, Tekton, GitOps/ArgoCD).
- Experience with monitoring and observability solutions (Elastic Stack).
- Knowledge of artifact management and security scanning (Artifactory, Sonarqube).
Nice to Have
- Experience with Java 21 features and implementation.
- RedHat OpenShift certification or hands-on experience.
- Cloud provider certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Experience with large-scale microservices environments (100 services).
- Background in developing security standards for containerized applications.
What Sets You Apart
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
- Leadership mindset with proven ability to guide technical decisions across teams.
- Holistic thinking that balances technical excellence with business outcomes.
- Passion for building resilient, secure, and cost-effective solutions.
- Proactive problem-solving approach with attention to detail.
