Azure Java Architect

Title: Azure Java Integration Architect Location: Columbus, OH – Hybrid (Day one Onsite) Experience: 15+ years Duration: 21+ months Contract Role Summary Lead integration architecture across APIs, microservices, Kafka, and managed file transfer solutions.Design secure, scalable solutions using Azure API Management, Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and cloud-native integration (primary) patterns.KubernetesProvide technical leadership, governance, and delivery oversight for enterprise integration programs. Responsibilities Architecture and design: Define end-to-end integration architecture, patterns, standards, and reusable solution components.API and microservices: Lead API design, Azure API Management implementation, and Java/Spring Boot microservices delivery.Event, data, and file integration: Architect Kafka-based integrations, data pipelines, and secure managed file transfer solutions.Technical leadership: Guide teams, review designs/code, resolve complex issues, and ensure adherence to enterprise standards.DevOps and operations: Support CI/CD, observability, monitoring, performance, production readiness, and operational stability.Stakeholder management: Collaborate with architects, security, infrastructure, application, and business teams to manage scope, risks, and dependencies. Required Skills and Experience 10+ years of IT experience with strong enterprise integration architecture and hands-on delivery experience.Expertise in Azure API Management, Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, Kafka, ETL, and managed file transfer.Strong knowledge of integration security, including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT, mutual TLS, API keys, certificates, and secrets management.Experience with DevOps, Git, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, automated deployment, monitoring, and production support.Ability to lead teams, troubleshoot complex issues, manage technical risks, and drive delivery with minimal supervision.Strong communication, stakeholder management, technical documentation, and leadership skills.