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.

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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.