SDLC Lead / Architect /Principal AI
LANDMARKIT LLC
- Job
- 29138
- Posted
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Work type
- Contract
- Tax terms
- W2, C2C, 1099
- Experience
- Experience open
- Openings
- 1 opening
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Skills
- Java
- Spring Boot
- Microservices
- React
- AWS
- Azure
- GitHub Actions
- CI/CD
- Agile
- Requirements
About the job
Role: SDLC Lead / Architect
Chicago, IL -Local
12 months
Experience: 15+ Years SDLC / Architecture + 2+ Years AI-Native Development
Required Skills
- Principal-Level Technical Leadership: 15+ years of hands-on experience in the SDLC, with the ability to lead by expertise, guidance, and oversight for senior engineering teams.
- AI-Native Tooling Mastery: Deep, demonstrable proficiency in Claude Code (Required), Cursor, or GitHub Copilot.
- Modern Tech Stack Expertise: Extensive and architect level experience with modern tech stacks (ie Java Spring Boot, Microservices), modern databases (ie relational, NoSQL) and a modern SPA framework/architecture (ie React).
- Architectural Orchestration: Proven ability to move beyond "syntax production" to "architectural oversight," framing problems for AI with precision and constraints.
- Cloud & DevOps Integration: Practical experience with GitHub, GitHub Actions, code quality tools and Cloud environments (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform) to align AI workflows with CI/CD pipelines.
- Critical Review Mastery: Expert-level capability in modern coding patterns such as TDD (Test Driven Development), Microservice architecture and the ability to audit AI-generated code for "vibe coding" vs. robust, idiomatic engineering.
- OCM Strategy & Implementation: Practical experience with Organizational Change Management concepts; training user communities, building a "Community of Practice" that fosters peer-to-peer learning and cultural buy-in.
Job Requirements -
- 15+ Years SDLC Experience: Comprehensive background in Agile methodologies, Design Patterns, and Microservices Architecture.
- 2+ Years AI-Assisted Development: Proven track record using agentic AI tools and code assist tools in real-world, enterprise-level production environments.
- Full Stack Proficiency: Extensive experience with modern tech stacks. Java, Spring Boot, Web APIs, microservices, React a plus.
- Exceptional Communication & "Teacher s Mindset": Must be a polished presenter capable of speaking to executive, technical and non-technical audiences. Establish credibility with Senior level developers through demonstrable real world knowledge.
- Polished Change Agent: Must have the emotional intelligence to manage the psychological transition of a large