ARCHITECT - Java

Job Title: Java Architect
Experience: 12+ Years (5+ Years in Architecture Roles)
Location: Bangalore
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Java Architect to design and deliver scalable, event-driven, distributed systems using Design Patterns and the Java ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in architecting enterprise-grade streaming platforms, defining technical strategy, and leading engineering teams in building robust, high-throughput, cloud-native applications.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Strategy

• Design and architect end-to-end event-driven systems using Java-based microservices.
• Define technical roadmap and architecture strategy for real-time streaming data platforms and distributed applications.
• Develop reference architectures, reusable frameworks, design patterns, and technical blueprints.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and technologies within the Kafka ecosystem.
• Ensure architectural solutions align with business objectives, performance goals, and scalability requirements.

Technical Leadership

• Lead architecture design and review sessions across engineering teams.
• Establish coding standards, architecture guidelines, and best practices for Kafka-based systems.
• Mentor senior developers and architects on distributed systems design and event-driven patterns.
• Drive proof-of-concepts (POCs) for solving complex architectural and performance challenges.
• Participate in code reviews and provide technical oversight on critical modules.

Required Experience

• 12+ years of software development experience with minimum 5+ years in solution/technical architecture roles.
• Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems and microservices architectures.
• Strong exposure to Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and event-driven design principles.

Mandatory Technical Skills

Core Java

• Expert-level proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud.

Event-Driven Architecture

• Strong expertise in Event Sourcing, CQRS, and event-driven architecture patterns.
• Experience with serialization formats such as Avro, Protobuf, and JSON Schema.
• Knowledge of Schema Registry and schema evolution strategies.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems concepts: CAP Theorem, eventual consistency, and distributed transactions.

Infrastructure & DevOps

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Hands-on experience in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, and Terraform.
• Cloud platform experience:
  • Amazon Web Services (MSK/Kinesis)
  • Microsoft Azure (Event Hubs)
  • Google Cloud (Pub/Sub)
• Monitoring and observability using Prometheus, Grafana, and Jaeger.

Data & Integration

• Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Apache Cassandra, and Redis.
• Build tools expertise with Maven and Gradle.
• API design experience with REST, GraphQL, and gRPC.

Security & Compliance

• Strong understanding of security protocols such as OAuth2, JWT, and mTLS.
• Knowledge of compliance and governance standards such as GDPR and CCPA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments.
• Relevant certifications in Kafka, Cloud, or Solution Architecture are an added advantage.