Java Technical Architect - Azure

Job Title: Java Technical Architect - Azure Location: Natick, MA (100% Onsite) Duration: 12+ Months Experience Required: 16+ Years Interview Process: 2 Video Interviews + 1 Face-to-Face Interview (Travel expenses covered) Job Overview seeking a highly experienced Java Technical Architect with strong Azure expertise to design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications. This is a hands-on technical leadership role , focused on Java-based microservices, Azure API integrations, hybrid connectivity, and application security. The ideal candidate will work closely with solution architects and engineering teams to deliver robust cloud-native solutions aligned with enterprise standards. Key Responsibilities Design and develop enterprise-grade services using Java, Spring Boot, and REST APIs Partner with architects to define service architecture, API contracts, and data models Implement and manage Azure API Management (API Gateway) , including security, throttling, and monitoring policies Build secure, token-based integrations using OAuth 2.0 / OIDC and Azure Key Vault Develop and optimize microservices and event-driven architectures Integrate applications with Azure services such as: Azure App Services Azure Functions Azure Event Hub Azure Cosmos DB Support hybrid cloud architectures and secure on-premises cloud connectivity Implement observability best practices (logging, metrics, tracing) Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across distributed systems Participate in architecture reviews and contribute to technology roadmap decisions Required Skills & Qualifications 16+ years of overall IT experience Strong expertise in: Java, Spring Boot, Microservices Azure API Management (API Gateway) OAuth 2.0 / Application Security Hands-on experience with Azure services: App Services, Functions, Event Hub, Cosmos DB, Key Vault Experience with API security, identity management, and encryption Knowledge of messaging systems (Kafka, Event Hub) Experience with cloud and hybrid integration patterns Strong debugging, performance tuning, and problem-solving skills Experience with observability tools and monitoring frameworks Nice to Have Exposure to AI/ML or analytics pipelines Experience with enterprise-scale, high-transaction systems Retail or large enterprise application experience