Requirements

Java Architect - Payments Domain - Akka Framework - Onsite - Pittsburgh, PA/Dallas. TX - Direct Client - W2 Only

Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania,USA Posted: Mon, Sep 15 2025

Skills

Java,Microservices,Payments,Akka Framework,

Type

CON_W2,CON_HIRE_W2

Experience

7+ Years

Job Description


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead design sessions and architect scalable, resilient, and secure applications.

  • Design and implement microservices architectures with strong domain-driven design principles.

  • Build event-driven solutions using KafkaMongoDB, and Akka frameworks.

  • Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and uDeploy.

  • Utilize Docker and container orchestration tools (Kubernetes preferred).

  • Provide architectural guidance and mentorship to development teams.

  • Translate technical concepts into business-friendly communication.





Required Skills & Experience

  • Extensive Java development and architecture experience in enterprise environments.

  • Proven track record designing and implementing microservices-based systems.

  • Hands-on experience with Docker, Jenkins, uDeploy, Kafka, MongoDB, Akka.

  • Strong knowledge of CI/CD, cloud-native application development, and container orchestration.

  • Solid understanding of security, performance, and scalability.

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.





Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with ISO 20022 payments models.

  • Familiarity with Kubernetes or other orchestration platforms.

  • Background in legacy modernization and integration strategies.

  • Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.