Lead Architect – 10+ Yrs Java, Kafka, Microservices, Apache Storm

A hands-on Java Architect/Lead with a stellar track record in designing and leading enterprise-grade applications. This role calls for someone with deep architectural insight, strong system design instincts, and the ability to mentor and guide technical teams toward building resilient, distributed platforms.The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and distributed streaming technologies like Kafka. Experience with Apache Storm is a plus.

Key Competencies:

• 10+ years of robust Java development experience, including 5+ years in architecture or technical leadership
• Expertise in Java (JDK 17+), Spring Boot, and modular microservices architecture
• Proven delivery of large-scale applications using Kafka for messaging and event-driven designs
• Strong grasp of distributed system design, scalability engineering, and fault tolerance strategies
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tooling and implementing DevOps best practices

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with real-time stream processing using Apache Storm or similar technologies
• Containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and performance tuning of distributed systems

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

• Lead end-to-end software architecture for large-scale enterprise applications

• Design, develop, and maintain distributed systems using Java and Spring Boot

• Define technical strategy and roadmaps in alignment with business goals

• Guide and mentor the development team through technical decisions and best practices

• Collaborate with stakeholders across engineering, product, and operations

• Ensure high performance, scalability, and resilience of applications

• Oversee integration of real-time data pipelines using Kafka

• Evaluate and incorporate Apache Storm for stream processing (where applicable)

• Conduct code reviews and enforce architectural standards

• Drive Agile development and manage project timelines effectively