Technical Architect III

Title: Java Architect III Location: Houston, TX 77079 (Hybrid) Duration: 12 Months with possible extension We are seeking a Java Architect who will proactively contribute to a high performing team that will be responsible for development and support of critical commercial business applications for Natural Gas Transmission and Midstream (GTM). Responsibilities: * Lead the design and development of comprehensive technical solutions, including system architecture, integration patterns, data models, and infrastructure requirements. * Develop architectural diagrams, documentation, and standards for system design and development. * Identify and build reusable framework components to streamline business application development. * Collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams to align on solution design and ensure successful implementation of initiatives. * Conduct issue reviews and implement strategies to prevent problem reoccurrences. * Proactively identify and drive process improvement opportunities, implementing solutions using current and emerging technologies. * Ensure technical strategies adhere to security, business continuity, and compliance requirements. * Analyze software performance and assist in establishing acceptable performance benchmarks. * Collaborate closely with other architects, developers and quality assurance analysts to ensure cohesive delivery. * After hours availability for Production migrations and incident management Required Skills and Experience: * University degree in computer science or related field. * Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical roles within medium to large organizations. * Experience in development of reusable components for use in web applications and implementing N-Tier architecture-based end-to-end solutions. * Strong project management and organization skills. * Ability to multitask, work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritize effectively. * Experience developing complex applications with Java, web services, CSS, XML/XSLT, HTML, JavaScript, Junit, UI frameworks and relational databases. * Proficiency in object-oriented programming, software design patterns, Spring framework, data structures and algorithms, multithreading and synchronization, and performance tuning. * Proficiency in Azure cloud native development such as PaaS, IaaS and CDN * Experience with the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, source code management repositories, and unit testing. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills. * Highly self-motivated. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences. * Strong customer service focus, with the ability to understand and meet business partners' needs. * Commitment to build and maintain collaborative relationships. Preferred Skills and Experience * Broad knowledge of programming languages and technologies including JSON, ORM, Java, C#, Python, Bing/Google/MapBox Maps API, IIS, ASP. Net. * Experience with DevOps CI/CD pipelines and automated test execution using tools such as GIT, Azure DevOps, and Ansible. * Skills in designing data storage solutions, Redundancy, managing large data volumes, and understanding different database types * Microservices and API design: Expertise in building modular and flexible systems using microservices architecture and designing robust, secure APIs. * Knowledge of how to incorporate artificial intelligence and machine learning into applications * Experience with IT operations, automation, Cloud computing, and monitoring and logging. * Strategic Planning - Developing a long-term vision for IT systems that supports business growth. * Cybersecurity and compliance: A security-first mindset to design architectures with robust security measures, threat modeling, Secure coding practices, technical risk management and knowledge of compliance standards like GDPR * Containerization and orchestration: Proficiency with tools like Docker for containerization and Kubernetes for managing large-scale, containerized applications