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Java Software Solution Architect
Software Solution Architect I
Who We Are:
Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.
UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.
With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.
You Are:
UST is searching for an experienced Java Software Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performing enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Java technologies, microservices architecture, cloud-native development, API design, and modern application frameworks.
The opportunity:
- Define end-to-end solution architecture for enterprise applications
- Design scalable and secure systems using Java and cloud technologies
- Architect microservices-based solutions and API ecosystems
- Lead technical design reviews and architecture governance
- Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Engineering teams to translate business needs into technical solutions
- Establish development standards, coding guidelines, and best practices across teams
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to development teams
- Ensure application performance, reliability, scalability, and security
- Drive DevOps, CI/CD, and automation initiatives
- Support estimation, solution proposals, and technical risk assessments
- Work closely with business stakeholders, product teams, and engineering teams to define technical strategies
This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.
What you need:
- 10+ years of overall software development experience
- 3+ years in solution architecture and enterprise application design
- Strong experience in enterprise application architecture
- Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems
- Experience leading technical teams across multiple projects
- Demonstrated expertise in Java technologies, microservices architecture, cloud-native development, and API design
Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Core Java Technologies
- Java 11/17+
- Spring Boot
- Spring Cloud
- Hibernate/JPA
- RESTful APIs
- SOAP Services
Microservices & Integration
- Microservices Architecture design and implementation
- API Gateway configuration and management
- Event-Driven Architecture
- Kafka/RabbitMQ experience
- Enterprise Integration Patterns
Cloud & DevOps
- AWS/Azure/GCP platform expertise
- Docker containerization
- Kubernetes/OpenShift orchestration
- Terraform infrastructure-as-code
- GitHub/GitLab version control
- Jenkins/Harness CI/CD pipelines
Database Technologies
- Oracle
- SQL Server
- PostgreSQL
- MongoDB
- Redis
Architecture & Design
- Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
- Design Patterns
- SOLID Principles
- Event Sourcing
- CQRS
- Enterprise Security Architecture
Competencies
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Technical leadership and mentoring capabilities
- Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
- Experience with technical risk assessments and solution proposals
Required Certifications
Current industry-recognized certification (AWS Solution Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, TOGAF, or Kubernetes Certification preferred)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in healthcare, insurance, banking, or other regulated industries
- Front-End development experience (React, Angular, React Native)
- AI/GenAI integration experience
- Mobile application architecture experience
- React Native application development background
Role Location: Remote - US
Compensation Range: $123,000-$185,000
Benefits
Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.
Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).
All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.
What we believe:
We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.
Humility:
We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.
Humanity:
Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.
Integrity:
We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.
UST
CB
LI-SJ1
LI-Remote
Skills
Angular, Event-Driven Architecture, GitLab, OpenShift, PostgreSQL, Spring Cloud, Spring Boot, Solutioning, Software Design, Microsoft SQL Server
Benefits
Compensation range: $123,000.00 to $185,000.00 per year
About UST
UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.
Role description
Java Software Solution Architect
Software Solution Architect I
Who We Are:
Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.
UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.
With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.
You Are:
UST is searching for an experienced Java Software Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performing enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Java technologies, microservices architecture, cloud-native development, API design, and modern application frameworks.
The opportunity:
- Define end-to-end solution architecture for enterprise applications
- Design scalable and secure systems using Java and cloud technologies
- Architect microservices-based solutions and API ecosystems
- Lead technical design reviews and architecture governance
- Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Engineering teams to translate business needs into technical solutions
- Establish development standards, coding guidelines, and best practices across teams
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to development teams
- Ensure application performance, reliability, scalability, and security
- Drive DevOps, CI/CD, and automation initiatives
- Support estimation, solution proposals, and technical risk assessments
- Work closely with business stakeholders, product teams, and engineering teams to define technical strategies
This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.
What you need:
- 10+ years of overall software development experience
- 3+ years in solution architecture and enterprise application design
- Strong experience in enterprise application architecture
- Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems
- Experience leading technical teams across multiple projects
- Demonstrated expertise in Java technologies, microservices architecture, cloud-native development, and API design
Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Core Java Technologies
- Java 11/17+
- Spring Boot
- Spring Cloud
- Hibernate/JPA
- RESTful APIs
- SOAP Services
Microservices & Integration
- Microservices Architecture design and implementation
- API Gateway configuration and management
- Event-Driven Architecture
- Kafka/RabbitMQ experience
- Enterprise Integration Patterns
Cloud & DevOps
- AWS/Azure/GCP platform expertise
- Docker containerization
- Kubernetes/OpenShift orchestration
- Terraform infrastructure-as-code
- GitHub/GitLab version control
- Jenkins/Harness CI/CD pipelines
Database Technologies
- Oracle
- SQL Server
- PostgreSQL
- MongoDB
- Redis
Architecture & Design
- Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
- Design Patterns
- SOLID Principles
- Event Sourcing
- CQRS
- Enterprise Security Architecture
Competencies
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Technical leadership and mentoring capabilities
- Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
- Experience with technical risk assessments and solution proposals
Required Certifications
Current industry-recognized certification (AWS Solution Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, TOGAF, or Kubernetes Certification preferred)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in healthcare, insurance, banking, or other regulated industries
- Front-End development experience (React, Angular, React Native)
- AI/GenAI integration experience
- Mobile application architecture experience
- React Native application development background
Role Location: Remote - US
Compensation Range: $123,000-$185,000
Benefits
Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.
Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).
All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.
What we believe:
We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.
Humility:
We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.
Humanity:
Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.
Integrity:
We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.
UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.
UST
CB
LI-SJ1
LI-Remote
Skills
Angular, Event-Driven Architecture, GitLab, OpenShift, PostgreSQL, Spring Cloud, Spring Boot, Solutioning, Software Design, Microsoft SQL Server
Benefits
Compensation range: $123,000.00 to $185,000.00 per year
About UST
UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Software Architect
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
EB-2 covers advanced-degree professionals and candidates with strong credentials. A master's degree in computer science or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive architecture experience both satisfy the advanced-degree standard USCIS applies to Software Architect petitions.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search OFLC disclosure data to identify companies that have filed PERM applications for Software Architect roles in the past two years. Repeat PERM filers have established legal workflows, which shortens your time from offer to active filing.
Verify the job description matches O*NET
PERM requires the employer to advertise the role using DOL-compliant language. Cross-check the posted job description against the O*NET occupation profile for Software Architects to catch degree-requirement mismatches before the recruitment phase locks in the wording.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Filter Software Architect openings by verified green card sponsorship history using Migrate Mate. This removes companies with no PERM filing record from your search, so you spend time on roles where the employer has already demonstrated willingness to sponsor.
Negotiate filing timing before signing your offer
Ask the employer whether they will initiate PERM within 90 days of your start date. PERM recruitment, DOL review, I-140 filing, and adjustment of status each add months. Starting the clock early matters most if your priority date is subject to backlog.
Understand how country of birth affects your wait
EB-3 has no per-country annual cap concern for most nationalities, but applicants born in India or China face priority date backlogs that can extend the green card wait by years. Factor your birth country into the EB-2 versus EB-3 tier decision with your sponsoring employer.
Green Card Software Architect: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Architect role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Software Architect positions typically qualify for both tiers. EB-2 applies when the role requires a master's degree or when you hold a bachelor's plus at least five years of progressive, specialized experience that USCIS recognizes as the equivalent. EB-3 applies to roles requiring a bachelor's degree. Your employer's attorney documents the minimum requirements during PERM, so the job description wording directly determines which tier applies.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary status capped at six years in most cases, subject to an annual lottery, and tied to that specific employer. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no lottery, no annual renewal cycle, and results in permanent residency. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status together take longer than an initial H-1B filing, and priority date backlogs can extend that further depending on your country of birth.
What does the PERM recruitment process require for a Software Architect opening?
The employer must run a DOL-mandated recruitment campaign advertising the Software Architect role at the prevailing wage determined through the OFLC Wage Search tool. This includes print ads, job postings, and internal notices over a set window. If no minimally qualified U.S. worker applies, the employer certifies that finding to DOL, which is the prerequisite for filing the I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf.
How do I find Software Architect jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Search specifically for employers with verified PERM filing history for Software Architect roles rather than assuming any company that sponsors H-1B will also run PERM. Migrate Mate lets you filter Software Architect openings by green card sponsorship history, so you can focus on companies that have already filed for this job category and are likely to do so again.
Can I change jobs after my employer files the I-140 but before I get my green card?
Yes, once your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, you can port to a new employer in a same or similar Software Architect role without losing your priority date. This is called AC21 portability. Confirm the new role falls within the same occupational classification before making the move.