job summary: Client job description Randstad Technologies is a national provider of Recruitment, Outsourcing, Project and Consulting services. Randstad Technologies is looking for an experienced Senior Tech Architect with hands on and consulting experience working in middleware, cloud environments. You will support the team by providing APIs, system integration, services and guidance to our clients and in helping to build high performing teams for our clients. The candidate should have proven background in software development using Java, API development, agile methodology, continuous integration/deployment, and Cloud (preferably AWS) with a demonstrated focus on Architecture and governance. Required Skills - 3-5- 8+ years of experience in Java (JDK 8+) - 4+ years of experience in Solution Architecture, supporting IT cloud solutions and software development with Full stack (JavaScript, Angular/React, Node etc.) - Experience with a variety of techstacks, tools & technologies related to Microservices Architecture and development. - Comprehensive experience with at least one of: Amazon AWS (Preferable), Microsoft Azure, Open Cloud products and architecture / delivery of solutions in this space and respective cloud native toolsets (such as S3, EC2, ELB, EKS, CloudFormation, Cloudwatch etc.) - strong technical exposure and experience in REST API development, API Gateways, Message queues, middle-ware components, Workflow/Rules - Hands on experience in modelling, high-level design and hands-on working multiple databases Desired skills, responsibilities, experience needed- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and strong leadership skills to effectively influence decisions and positively impact progress are required - Effectively communicate the architecture to all levels of the organization - create and articulate technical specifications, diagrams and other documentation clearly and concisely - Experience with JIRA, Confluence, or other scrum tools and Kanban - Experience working CI/CD, DevOps automation is a highly desired. - Knowledge of security patterns, token management, OAuth - Exposure to .NET, other object-oriented programming, and mobile technologies is a plus location: Frisco, Texas job type: Contract work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: - 8+ years of experience in Java (JDK 8+) - 4+ years of experience in Solution Architecture, supporting IT cloud solutions and software development with Full stack (JavaScript, Angular/React, Node etc.) - Experience with a variety of techstacks, tools & technologies related to Microservices Architecture and development. - Comprehensive experience with at least one of: Amazon AWS (Preferable), Microsoft Azure, Open Cloud products and architecture / delivery of solutions in this space and respective cloud native toolsets (such as S3, EC2, ELB, EKS, CloudFormation, Cloudwatch etc.) - strong technical exposure and experience in REST API development, API Gateways, Message queues, middle-ware components, Workflow/Rules - Hands on experience in modelling, high-level design and hands-on working multiple databases Desired skills, responsibilities, experience needed- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and strong leadership skills to effectively influence decisions and positively impact progress are required - Effectively communicate the architecture to all levels of the organization - create and articulate technical specifications, diagrams and other documentation clearly and concisely - Experience with JIRA, Confluence, or other scrum tools and Kanban - Experience working CI/CD, DevOps automation is a highly desired. - Knowledge of security patterns, token management, OAuth - Exposure to .NET, other object-oriented programming, and mobile technologies is a plus qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 8 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors skills: Java Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. For certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be required by Randstad's client or applicable federal mandate, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Carefully review the job posting for details on vaccine/testing requirements or ask your Randstad representative for more information.