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Backend Architect

Backend Architect

Eliassen GroupCincinnati, OH, United States
23 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Backend Solution Architect

Onsite in Cincinnati, OH

We are seeking a Backend Solution Architect with strong expertise in Java Spring Boot, AWS cloud services, OpenShift container platforms. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and scaling enterprise-grade backend services that run in cloud-native and hybrid infrastructures. The architect will guide teams in building secure, resilient, and high-performance microservices while ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and compliance requirements. This is a primary hands-on keyboard role.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis. For our W2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate : $86 - $96 / hr. W2

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement microservice-based backend architectures using Java and Spring Boot.
  • Design RESTful and event-driven APIs for enterprise applications.
  • Establish domain-driven design (DDD) practices to ensure modular, maintainable, and business-aligned solutions.
  • Optimize backend performance through caching, load balancing, and resilient service patterns.
  • Architect and deploy services to AWS (ECS / EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, RDS / DynamoDB, IAM).
  • Leverage OpenShift / Kubernetes for container orchestration, service mesh, and workload scalability.
  • Drive adoption of infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Helm) for repeatable, automated provisioning.
  • Ensure services are designed for multi-AZ availability, failover, and disaster recovery.
  • Implement security best practices : IAM roles, OAuth2 / OIDC, mTLS, data encryption at rest / in transit.
  • Ensure compliance with enterprise and industry regulations (SOC1 / 2, PCI, GDPR / CCPA).
  • Build CI / CD pipelines with automated testing, security scans, and deployment gates.
  • Partner with enterprise architects, cloud engineers, and security teams to align backend designs with organizational strategy.
  • Mentor developers and DevOps engineers on Spring Boot, AWS, OpenShift, and Linux best practices.
  • Facilitate architecture reviews and guide decision-making on backend modernization and cloud migration.

Experience Requirements

Technical Skills

  • Java & Spring Boot : 10+ years of backend engineering experience with strong expertise in Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security.
  • Cloud (AWS) : Hands-on experience with ECS / EKS, Lambda, S3, API Gateway, RDS / DynamoDB, CloudWatch, IAM.
  • Containers (OpenShift / Kubernetes) : Proven experience designing and deploying containerized workloads on OpenShift (Operators, ConfigMaps, secrets, service mesh).
  • Linux : Strong background in Linux administration, shell scripting, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
  • Data & Messaging : Familiarity with RDBMS, NoSQL, Kafka, RabbitMQ, or SQS.
  • DevOps : Experience with CI / CD pipelines, container registries, and infrastructure automation.

    • Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex backend challenges.
  • Ability to communicate effectively across engineering, operations, and executive stakeholders.
  • Proven leadership in guiding cross-functional teams toward modernization and cloud-native adoption.

    • Preferred Experience

  • Modernizing legacy applications into cloud-native Java microservices.
  • Operating hybrid cloud architectures combining AWS and on-premises OpenShift.
  • Delivering backend systems in regulated industries requiring high availability, auditability, and compliance.
  • Experience in large-scale transaction systems or event-driven backend platforms.

    • Education Requirements

    Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

    Preferred Certifications :

    AWS Solutions Architect (Associate / Professional)

    Red Hat OpenShift Specialist / Kubernetes CKA

    Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC) or RHCSA / RHCE

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