Application Development Architect (Java)

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

The Application Development Architect will lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure Java‑based applications on Google Cloud, defining technical standards and mentoring development teams. The role requires deep expertise in cloud‑native patterns, API design, and modern DevOps practices.

Role Snapshot

• Architectural leadership for Java applications
• Cloud‑native design on GCP
• Mentorship & code review
• Technical roadmap & innovation
• Stakeholder collaboration

Must-Have Requirements

• Java
• Spring Boot
• Google Cloud Platform
• Microservices
• Event‑Driven Architecture
• RESTful API design
• API Gateways
• CI/CD pipelines
• Terraform
• Helm
• React
• software development
• application architecture
• cloud‑native design
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• cannot sponsor or transfer any visas

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Python
• .NET
• Node.js
• Go
• C#
• Angular
• Vue
• Svelte
• AI/ML integration
• Service Mesh / Istio
• Agentic software architecture concepts
• State management for AI agents
• Memory systems for autonomous agents
• service mesh technologies

Work Setup

• Work mode: REMOTE
• Remote scope: UNSPECIFIED
• Remote countries: United States
• Employment type: Full-Time
• Shift: Readiness to work in shifts

Eligibility Gates

• Visa sponsorship: no

Not Specified in JD

• Salary range
• Remote eligibility
• Travel requirement
• Security clearance

What You'll Likely Work On

• Design and architect robust, scalable, and secure Java applications on GCP
• Define technical standards, patterns, and governance for AI‑enabled agentic architectures
• Select and evaluate technologies, emphasizing cloud‑native services and serverless options
• Guide development teams through code reviews, 12‑factor methodology, and best‑practice adoption
• Create integration strategies for APIs, microservices, third‑party and legacy systems
• Collaborate with clients, product managers, and cross‑functional engineers to align business goals with technical solutions
• Contribute to technical roadmaps and assess emerging technologies such as AI/ML, Service Mesh, and Istio
• Identify and mitigate infrastructure security and cluster‑management risks

Good Fit If You Have

• Experience with additional language (Python, .NET, Node.js, Go, or C#)
• Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks beyond React (Angular, Vue, Svelte)
• Comfort working in shift‑based schedules and global, collaborative teams
• Strong verbal and written communication for technical stakeholder discussions