Lead Architect Java/Vmware

Position: Lead Architect Java/VMWare
Location: Alpharetta, GA or Berkeley Heights, NJ
Duration: 3 Months - CTH

Required:
At least 5 years of experience with Programming in Java, Spring based projects in a cloud environment.
Expertise in Core Java 8 and above
Expertise in Spring/Spring Boot/Spring Data-JPA
Use VMWare toolsets such as VRA/VRO together with Salt to automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration and maintenance.
Infrastructure planning experience.
Deep knowledge in SQL, Hibernate, Maven, Jenkins
Good Knowledge in Microservices architecture and patterns
Good knowledge in Oracle/Postgres/MongoDB, SQL Server databases
Good knowledge in messaging architecture - Kafka to be specific.
Knowledge in Cloud/Container technologies Docker, Kubernetes / OpenShift. AWS knowledge is a plus.
Basic knowledge of Spring Cloud
Experience in working with Agile Methodologies. Scrum or Kanban

What You Will Do:
Use advanced Java skills to build complex DevOps processes
Use VMWare toolsets such as VRA/VRO together with Salt to automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration and maintenance
Implement Orchestration patterns for system deployments - installation/configuration
Must have solid development background in java combined with strong understanding of infrastructure automation
Understand the Business Requirements End to End.
Understand the System Architecture.
Responsible for Designing and building JAVA Applications supporting VMWare automation.
Understand the project timelines and deadlines.
Provide Impact analysis for new requirements or changes.
Responsible for low level design with the team.
Convey architectural solutions to all levels of professionals and leaders.
Ensure Quality and Deliverables.
Lead the team and deliverables -Prioritize work with stakeholders.
Understand and follow the current Code Build and Deployment patterns across all environments.
Perform checkouts of the code deployments before the QA starts testing.
Support continuous improvement, investigating alternatives and technologies, and presenting for architectural review. Proficiency in Java, with a good understanding of its ecosystems
Develop and Mentor Junior team members.
Work breakdown by stories for development.
Accurate work Estimation and commitment to timelines and deadlines.
Identify dependencies and communicate.