Associate Technical Architect; Java

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We are looking for an Associate Technical Architect (Java) to design, build, and scale modern backend systems using Java and cloud‑native architectures. This role is ideal for senior engineers who enjoy working on microservices, AWS infrastructure, and distributed systems, and who are comfortable at both hands‑on and design levels. You will collaborate closely with engineering teams to build resilient backend services that support enterprise‑scale platforms.

• Design, develop, and maintain backend microservices
• Build and maintain services using Java (11/17/21) and Spring Boot
• Design and develop RESTful APIs
• Work extensively with AWS services including Dynamo
  
  DB, S3, Lambda, IAM, and EKS
• Ensure scalability, performance, and responsiveness of applications
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to meet technical and business requirements
• Stay current with backend technologies and architectural best practices

• Strong proficiency in Java, with hands‑on experience in Java 11 / 17 / 21
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture using Spring & Spring Boot
• Experience with AWS cloud services, especially Dynamo
  
  DB and EKS
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD and containerised environments (Kubernetes, Jenkins, Git Hub, Spinnaker)
• Familiarity with Scala (and/or Python)
• Experience with both No
  
  SQL (Dynamo
  
  DB) and relational databases
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Experience with Docker, Kafka, Datadog
• Experience deploying applications to AWS using EKS
• Exposure to large‑scale, distributed enterprise systems

This role offers the opportunity to work on large‑scale, cloud‑native platforms that support enterprise‑grade systems within a mature engineering environment. You’ll operate at the intersection of hands‑on development and architectural decision‑making, with exposure to modern Java stacks, AWS‑native services, and distributed microservices ’s a strong fit for engineers who want to deepen their technical impact while contributing to system design, performance, and long‑term platform evolution.

We believe strong sales organizations are built on diverse perspectives, experiences, and leadership styles. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are valued for their expertise, ideas, and contribution and where equitable opportunities for growth and advancement are part of how we build high‑performing teams.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Information Technology

Technology, Information and Media

San Francisco, CA $-$