Role description

Java Software Solution Architect

Software Solution Architect I

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

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

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.