Senior Java Architect - Dimondale, MI - Local candidates ONLY

About

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Shiro Technologies, is seeking the following.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in software/application development with strong Java expertise
• 5+ years in application architecture and enterprise system design
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with:
  • Microservices architecture
  • Containerization (Docker)
  • Container orchestration (Kubernetes/OpenShift)
• Strong experience with:
  • Distributed systems, multi-tier architecture, high availability systems
  • REST APIs, service integration patterns, CI/CD pipelines
  • Secure application design
• Expertise in security frameworks:
  • OAuth 2.0, SAML, OpenID Connect, JWT
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions
• Full-stack development experience:
  • Backend: Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA, Oracle
  • Frontend: Angular, React, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript
• Database experience:
  • Relational and NoSQL databases
• Messaging systems:
  • IBM MQ or equivalent
• DevOps & Tools:
  • Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Maven
• Testing:
  • TDD, JUnit, Selenium (Playwright is a plus)
• Familiarity with AI-driven development tools (e.g., Amazon Q, Kiro)
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop full-stack applications using Java (Spring Boot) and modern JS frameworks
• Architect scalable, secure, high-performance enterprise solutions
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs and third-party services
• Develop responsive and user-friendly front-end components
• Contribute to DevOps practices including CI/CD and containerization
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and workflows
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions and user stories
• Identify reusable patterns and scalable design solutions
• Mentor team members and provide knowledge transfer
• Ensure proper documentation, testing, and time tracking

Additional Qualifications

• Strong experience working in Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and Hybrid environments
• Ability to bridge communication between technical teams and business stakeholders
• Understanding of enterprise integrations, APIs, and middleware
• Experience evaluating legacy vs modern technologies
• Skilled in identifying system gaps and designing effective solutions