Java Architect

Job Title: Java Architect

Location: Bengaluru

Experience: 7–9 Years

Work Mode: Hybrid

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly experienced and innovative Java Architect who will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing robust and scalable backend solutions. This role requires a solid background in Java-based architecture, microservices, and cloud-native technologies. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience working on enterprise-grade systems with deep expertise in Java technologies and modern data streaming tools like Kafka.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture and design of large-scale, distributed, and mission-critical applications using Java and Microservices.
• Provide technical leadership across multiple development teams and ensure solutions are built to architectural standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders including product managers, developers, and operations teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Define and promote best practices in design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Build and maintain scalable microservices using Spring Boot, REST APIs, and JDBC.
• Work with Kafka for building and maintaining real-time data pipelines and streaming applications.
• Perform code reviews, performance tuning, and troubleshoot complex application issues.
• Participate in agile development processes, sprint planning, and technical reviews.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers on the team.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 6+ years of hands-on development experience in Java/J2EE.
• Strong expertise in Spring Boot, Spring Web, and Hibernate.
• Working knowledge of RESTful web services, API integration, and Kafka.
• Experience with database interaction using JDBC.
• Proven ability to architect solutions that are scalable, maintainable, and reliable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience working in a DevOps environment.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes).
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines.