How to hire a java architect

How to hire a java architect, step by step

Here's a step-by-step java architect hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a java architect job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new java architect
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a java architect, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a java architect to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a java architect that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of java architects and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Java Architect	Description	Hourly rate
   Java Architect	Web developers design and create websites. They are responsible for the look of the site... Show more	$40-73
   Web Developer	A web developer is responsible for designing and maintaining a website to attract customers and direct web traffic. Web developers' duty also includes analyzing software and database to develop new applications... Show more	$28-49
   NET Developer	A NET developer specializes in crafting and producing various software and information systems through extensive computer and information technology knowledge. A NET developer's responsibilities range from designing and developing applications, generating codes and building a secure database, implementing regulations, and providing continuous support and maintenance... Show more	$32-55

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Java
   • Architecture
   • Spring Boot
   • API
   • Maven
   • Microservices
   • Jenkins
   • Spring Framework
   • Web Services
   • GIT
   • Scrum
   • JSON
   • Design Patterns
   • Web Application

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   Responsibilities:

   • Develop ant build scripts to automate and simplify some build process.
   • Lead POC effort to design an enterprise n-tier web-base application using MVC paradigm.
   • Used Jenkins for automate provisioning and configuration for deployment, jar creation, plugins, jobs, server configuration, etc.
   • Work extensively in dealing with cross browser issues using CSS, HTML and DOJO.
   • Used JIRA issue tracker to file the bugs.
   • Eclipse Ganymede IDE for development and integrate debugging.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your java architect job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A java architect salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a java architect in Colorado may be lower than in California, and an entry-level java architect usually earns less than a senior-level java architect. Additionally, a java architect with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average java architect salary

   $114,683yearly

   $55.14 hourly rate

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   Entry-level java architect salary

   $85,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average java architect salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$150,223	$72
   2	Washington	$133,836	$64
   3	Arizona	$126,181	$61
   4	Massachusetts	$121,502	$58
   5	Rhode Island	$121,371	$58
   6	District of Columbia	$120,411	$58
   7	New York	$118,285	$57
   8	Florida	$115,510	$56
   9	Pennsylvania	$114,788	$55
   10	Illinois	$111,611	$54
   11	New Jersey	$111,044	$53
   12	North Carolina	$110,786	$53
   13	Texas	$108,858	$52
   14	Virginia	$108,242	$52
   15	Minnesota	$106,718	$51
   16	Kansas	$105,997	$51
   17	Missouri	$105,557	$51
   18	Ohio	$105,300	$51
   19	Georgia	$105,024	$50
   20	Michigan	$102,292	$49

   Average java architect salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	NVIDIA	$172,033	$82.71	58
   2	Apple	$151,932	$73.04	196
   3	Vista Equity Partners	$142,554	$68.54	1
   4	Citi	$140,314	$67.46	12
   5	Sagarsoft	$137,656	$66.18
   6	Ci&t	$137,321	$66.02
   7	Open Systems Technologies	$135,953	$65.36	1
   8	TIBCO Software	$132,488	$63.70
   9	Capgemini	$130,952	$62.96	232
   10	Publicis Sapient	$130,923	$62.94
   11	CyberCoders	$130,373	$62.68	1
   12	Software Professionals	$128,816	$61.93
   13	CEDAR Document Technologies	$128,776	$61.91
   14	Populus Group	$126,852	$60.99
   15	Big Apple Stores	$126,705	$60.92
   16	Radio Systems Corp	$126,640	$60.88
   17	SiriusXM	$126,519	$60.83	1
   18	ICONMA	$125,884	$60.52	6
   19	Pat Salmon & Sons	$125,382	$60.28
   20	Addison Group	$124,532	$59.87	10

4. Writing a java architect job description

   A good java architect job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a java architect job description:

   Java architect job description example

   Duration: 3 months

   Rate: $Open

   Position 1. Need a solution lead/architect with hands on exp on java with Play framework.

   Position 2. Need a solution lead/architect with hands on exp on java with Api / Microservices

   REQUIREMENTS:

   Bachelors/Masters degree in Computer Science or related field

   Experience in a client-facing role or consulting role

   Very good communication, problem solving and presentation skills.

   Expert hands-on coding experience with Java 7 and Java 8, Multi-threading, OOPS, Kafka

   Expert knowledge and hands on experience of Junit, Ant, Spring Hibernate, JSP/Servlets, Struts, JDBC, JMS, EJB, JAXB/JAXP and SWING.

   Deep understanding of the project lifecycle process, able to define a comprehensive solution leading towards a common vision.

   Hands on development experience with systems integration, package implementation, and/or interactive design

   Experience in the Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Asset Management industry.

   Deep experience in delivering applications for areas such as Fixed Income, Equities, FX, Commodities or Hedge Funds.

   Job Title: Senior Java Developer

   Location: Bethesda, MD

   Duration: 3 months

   Rate: $Open

   Position 1. hands on senior developer with java and play framework

   Position 2. hands on senior developer with java and Api/ Microservices.

   REQUIREMENTS:

   Bachelors degree in computer science or a related field.

   Significant hands-on experience in solution design, architectural analysis and development of financial system ) leveraging advanced Java and features like Multi-Threading, Serialization, RMI, Sockets, JDBC, NIO, Cloning, Annotations and struts.

   Proficient in OOPS, Design Patterns and Data Structures.

   Experience developing applications using Spring, ORM frameworks like Hibernate, iBatis, JDO, JPA

   Experience with microservices

   Experiences with Apache Kafka, MongoDB

   Experience working with XML and JSON

   Experience with Java 8 or Java 7

   Openness to travel and work at client offices.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find java architects for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your java architect job on Zippia to find and attract quality java architect candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dribbble, authentic jobs, working not working, coroflot.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit java architects, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with a java architect applicant. In those cases, having candidates complete a test project can go a long way in figuring out who's the most likely to succeed in the role. If you aren't a technical person and don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new java architect

   Once you've found the java architect candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new java architect first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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