Java Architect

Zirlen Technologies, Inc; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Zirlen Technologies, Inc in Chennai seeks a Java Architect / Solution Architect to lead hands-on design and delivery of scalable systems. You will own technical roadmaps, mentor developers, and drive modern microservices patterns.

You will collaborate with product and operations, implement messaging with Kafka, ensure Oracle DB integration, and set caching with Redis, Git, and Jenkins within a robust CI/CD pipeline. A background in AI basics is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Java 21 features.
• Solid understanding of Spring Framework and modules.
• Hands-on architect with microservices design and migration from monoliths.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on Java architecture and solution design.
• Drive microservices patterns and migration strategies for legacy systems.
• Define messaging architecture using Kafka and queues; oversee CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Java

Microservices

Architecture leadership

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Tools

Spring Framework

Apache Kafka

RabbitMQ/ActiveMQ

Oracle DB

Redis

Git

Jenkins

Job description

Note: We are looking for Java Architect / Solution Architect

Core Language

• Strong hands-on experience in Java
• Java 21 basic working knowledge of newer language features (records, pattern matching, virtual threads, etc.) is expected

Frameworks

• Spring Framework solid understanding of layered architecture and modules (Spring Core, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security, Spring Cloud, etc.)

Architecture & Design

• Practical understanding of Microservices architecture knowing when and where to apply it (not just theoretical knowledge)
• Experience with monolithic to microservices migration for legacy systems

Messaging & Streaming

• Working knowledge of Apache Kafka and use-case identification for messaging/event-driven architecture
• Exposure to Message Queues (Kafka / RabbitMQ / ActiveMQ or similar)

Database

• Strong experience with Oracle DB as the backend database
• Understanding of DB integration with messaging queues

Caching

• Hands-on experience with Redis for caching implementation

DevOps / Tools

• Proficiency with Git for source control and branching strategies
• Experience with Jenkins for CI/CD pipeline setup and management

Good to Have

• Basic knowledge of AI (AI-assisted development tools, LLM integration basics, or applied AI concepts) is an added advantage.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Previously held a Technical Lead / Senior Lead Developer designation and is now ready to step into a Technical Architect Java role OR has equivalent hands-on architecture-level experience.
• Strong balance of coding ability + solution design this is a hands-on builder/architect role, not a pure Enterprise Architect role.
• Comfortable working on POCs and rapid prototyping to validate ideas.
• Exposure to enterprise architecture concepts, but primary focus remains on hands-on technical leadership.
• Experience driving legacy modernization initiatives (monolith microservices).
• A go-getter attitude proactive, ownership-driven, and comfortable navigating ambiguity.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.