Java Kafka - Lead

Iris Software Inc.; Dadri; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Iris Software Inc. in India is seeking a seasoned Enterprise Java Architect to drive architecture strategy for large-scale applications.

You will define platform direction, select frameworks, oversee microservices, and ensure security, scalability and maintainability across enterprise systems. You will lead cross-functional teams, collaborate with product and operations, mentor engineers, and champion DevOps practices, cloud adoption, and modern data practices to deliver resilient, future-ready

Qualifications

• Experience designing large-scale Java-based architectures.
• Strong knowledge of microservices and REST APIs with Spring framework.
• Hands-on with DevOps, cloud-native patterns, and secure coding.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive enterprise architecture strategy using Core Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices.
• Lead architectural decisions for modernization, framework selection, and cloud adoption.
• Architect distributed systems and API-driven ecosystems aligned with goals.
• Establish engineering standards, governance, reusable frameworks, and secure guidelines.
• Lead engineering teams and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Drive non-functional requirements including scalability, observability, and security.
• Conduct architecture reviews and modernization initiatives for future-ready platforms.
• Design enterprise messaging and event-driven architectures.

Skills

Kafka

Microservices

REST APIs

Java 17+

Hibernate

Kafka as a Service

Kafka Connectors

JPA

Spring Boot

Spring Security

Oauth

Tools

GitLab

Github

Bitbucket

Maven

Oracle PL/SQL

Job description

Why Join Iris?

Are you ready to do the best work of your career at one of India's Top 25 Best Workplaces in IT industry? Do you want to grow in an award-winning culture that truly values your talent and ambitions? Join Iris Software — one of the fastest-growing IT services companies — where you own and shape your success story.

About Us

At Iris Software, our vision is to be our client’s most trusted technology partner, and the first choice for the industry’s top professionals to realize their full potential. With over 4,300 associates across India, U.S.A, and Canada, we help our enterprise clients thrive with technology-enabled transformation across financial services, healthcare, transportation & logistics, and professional services. Our work covers complex, mission-critical applications with the latest technologies, such as high-value complex Application & Product Engineering, Data & Analytics, Cloud, DevOps, Data & MLOps, Quality Engineering, and Business Automation.

Working with Us

At Iris, every role is more than a job — it’s a launchpad for growth. Our Employee Value Proposition, “Build Your Future. Own Your Journey.” reflects our belief that people thrive when they have ownership of their career and the right opportunities to shape it. We foster a culture where your potential is valued, your voice matters, and your work creates real impact. With cutting-edge projects, personalized career development, continuous learning and mentorship, we support you to grow and become your best — both personally and professionally. Curious what it’s like to work at Iris? Head to this video for an inside look at the people, the passion, and the possibilities. Watch it here.

Job Description

Mandatory Skills

Kafka, Microservices + REST APIs, Java 17+, Hibernate, KaaS (Kafka as a Service), Kafa Connectors, JPA, Spring Boot + Spring Security (JWT), Spring Boot + Spring Security (Oauth)

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive enterprise application architecture strategy using Core Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices. Also ensuring scalability, reliability, security, and long-term maintainability.
• Lead strategic technical decisions related to application modernization, framework selection, and cloud-native adoption.
• Architect distributed systems, microservices platforms, and API-driven ecosystems aligned with enterprise goals.
• Establish engineering standards, governance practices, reusable frameworks, and secure development guidelines across teams.
• Lead engineering teams and drive collaboration across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Drive implementation of non-functional requirements including scalability, observability, security, and disaster recovery.
• Lead architecture reviews, technical discussions, and modernization initiatives ensuring future-ready application ecosystems.
• Design and drive enterprise messaging and event-driven architectures using relevant messaging and event-streaming technologies.
• Collaborate with leadership teams and enterprise architects to align engineering initiatives with organizational strategy.
• Drive adoption of DevOps, CI/CD automation, cloud-native engineering, and containerization practices.
• Identify technical risks and architectural gaps proactively while defining mitigation strategies for long-term platform stability.

Behavioral Competencies

• Provides strong technical leadership aligned with business and technology objectives.
• Drives architecture and solution design decisions for scalable, secure, and maintainable applications.
• Balances delivery accountability with technical excellence, quality, and team collaboration.
• Builds and mentors high-performing teams by fostering ownership, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders for successful delivery.
• Demonstrates strong stakeholder management and communication by providing visibility into risks and technical decisions.
• Drives engineering excellence through governance standards, automation, reusable frameworks, and best practices.
• Promotes a culture of quality, performance optimization, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Leads modernization and cloud adoption initiatives supporting enterprise engineering transformation.
• Encourages innovation through evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies and tools.

Mandatory Competencies

• Middleware - API Middleware - Microservices
• Middleware - API Middleware - API (SOAP, REST)
• Programming Language - Java - Java Multithreading
• Programming Language - Java - OOPS Concepts
• Programming Language - Java - Java 17 or latest
• Programming Language - Java - Hibernate
• Programming Language - Java - JPA
• Middleware - Message Oriented Middleware - Messaging (JMS, ActiveMQ, RabitMQ, Kafka, SQS, ASB etc)
• DevOps/Configuration Mgmt - DevOps/Configuration Mgmt - GitLab,Github, Bitbucket
• Development Tools and Management - Development Tools and Management - Maven
• Database - Oracle - PL/SQL Packages
• Programming Language - Java - Design Patterns
• Programming Language - Java - Design Principles
• Programming Language - Java - Spring Framework
• Middleware - Java Middleware - Springboot
• Beh - Communication and collaboration

Perks And Benefits For Irisians

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