Software Architect (Java)

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Stratford Solutions Inc.

Software Architect (Java)

Albany, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Title: Software Architect (Java)
    Interview Format: Video Conference (MS Teams)
    Work Schedule: Full Time – 40 Hours/Week
    Location: Alfred E. Smith Building, 80 South Swan Street, Albany, NY
    Work Type: Hybrid (up to 50% remote)
    Project Duration: 30 Months
    Project: CCH Modernization

    Rate: $50 to $55 per hour

    Position Overview

    The Expert Software Architect will design, architect, and implement enterprise-level software solutions as part of a large modernization initiative. This role requires strong technical leadership, deep experience with Java/JEE technologies, and the ability to guide development teams in building scalable, secure, and high-quality applications.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Implement application development standards, including UI guidelines, coding standards, and development methodologies.
    • Serve as the primary technical liaison with infrastructure teams to resolve performance issues and improve application functionality.
    • Support infrastructure activities including performance testing, failover planning, endurance testing, and deployment readiness.
    • Design, develop, and review enterprise applications using Java/JEE, JSF, XML, XSLT, IBM Portal, and WebSphere tools.
    • Oversee development tasks including data modeling, data analysis, data manipulation, testing, and implementation.
    • Prepare and review technical documentation such as design documents, schemas, and architecture diagrams.

    Mandatory Qualification

    • 7+ years of experience providing technical guidance to large teams or equivalent expert-level industry experience at the top of the field.

    Desired Qualifications

    • 7+ years of experience guiding iterative development teams designing and integrating complex JEE-based systems involving data structures, algorithms, and enterprise architecture.
    • 7+ years of experience developing applications using JDK 1.8 or higher with JSF/JSP.
    • 6+ years of experience working with JMS, EJB, MQ 6.0+, XML, JAXB, and JAX-WS.
    • 6+ years of experience using JPA and/or Hibernate with Oracle or SQL Server databases.
    • 4+ years of experience using PrimeFaces, Angular, or ReactJS.
    • 2+ years of experience using IBM WebSphere Liberty.