My client is looking for a highly skilled Java Technical Architect to lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance applications and solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong technical leadership skills, deep Java & AWS expertise, and a passion for designing clean and robust architectures. This is a hybrid role with 3 days per week required on site in Manchester and is inside IR35 so will require working via an FCSA accredited umbrella company. Essential skills/knowledge/experience: *10 years of experience in software development, with at least 6 years in Java/AWS micro service architecture. *Strong understanding of micro services architecture and RESTful APIs. *Proficient in relational and databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, DynamoDB). *Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS & GCP). *Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). *Knowledge of design patterns, OOP principles, and clean code practices. *Experience with Git, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines & Terraform. *Strong problem-solving and debugging skills. *Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: *Experience with asynchronous programming (e.g., asyncio, Celery). *Exposure to message brokers like SQS/SNS. *Certifications in cloud technologies or architecture (AWS/Azure Architect, TOGAF, etc.). *Experience/ Understanding about integration patterns etc. *Proficient in java versions: JDK 17/21 with strong background OOP concept by working on various stages of System Development Life Cycle. Tech Stack: *Java/J2EE 21, Python, 3.11 Springboot, Micronaut, Dropwizard, GraphQL, API Design. *N-tier, Cloud- native, Server less, Micro service, Event-Driven architecture. *TOGAF® 9, Agile, Incremental, Waterfall, TDD, DDD, BDD. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.