Java Architect 

Location: Remote US, Light travel may be required
Start Date: Estimated May 1, 2026
Duration: 6-month contract to hire
Conversion Salary: $160K – $180K plus strong benefit package

Please note: We are unable to work with third party candidates or vendors.  No sponsorship is offered now or in the future based upon end client request.

Capstone IT is seeking a strategic and hands-on Java Architect to lead enterprise architecture initiatives within a large, complex environment. This role will focus on modernizing platforms, advancing event-driven architecture, and enabling scalable, secure solutions that align with long-term business objectives.  This role is considered 70% strategic and 30% hands on.

This is a high-impact position requiring both technical depth and the ability to influence across teams, helping shape the future-state architecture while mentoring engineering talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, loosely coupled systems, driving the transition from monolithic to modern, distributed architectures.
• Partner with business and technology leaders to define architecture roadmaps, support modernization efforts, and align solutions with enterprise strategy.
• Establish and promote best practices for event-based systems, ensuring effective communication across platforms and domains.
• Drive proof-of-concept initiatives, evaluate emerging technologies, and lead design sessions to validate business and technical solutions.
• Define and enforce architecture standards related to security, compliance, performance, and responsible AI practices.
• Guide and develop engineers and architects, fostering a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and engineering excellence.
• Work closely with product, engineering, and external partners to deliver integrated, scalable, and observable solutions. 

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading enterprise architecture initiatives (TOGAF certification preferred)
• Strong expertise in event-driven architecture and enterprise integration patterns
• Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing technical teams

Technical Skills

• Experience with cloud-native architectures (AWS preferred)
• Proficiency in Python, Java or .NET, and relational databases
• Strong experience with microservices, APIs, and event-based systems
• Hands-on knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automation, and SDLC best practices
• Experience with prototyping, experimentation, and solution validation

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset
• Ability to influence decisions and operate as a trusted advisor
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience working within Agile environments, including Agile Release Trains (ART)

Capstone Consulting is an EEO employer.

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