Java - Lead

Iris Software, Inc.; Hinoba-an; Hybrid; PHP 1,653,000 - 2,645,000; Full time

Job summary

Iris Software, Inc. is seeking an experienced senior Java architect in Gurugram to lead enterprise architecture and modernization initiatives. You will drive core Java, Spring Boot, and microservices initiatives across teams, ensuring scalable, secure, and maintainable systems.

The role requires 8–10 years of hands-on experience with REST APIs, data structures, multithreading, and JWT-based security. You will contribute to cloud-native adoption and establish engineering standards across the org.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in enterprise Java and backend development.
• Proficient in Microservices, REST APIs, Spring Boot, and Spring Security (JWT).
• Strong knowledge of data structures, multithreading, and OOP concepts.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive enterprise application architecture using Core Java, Spring Boot, and microservices.
• Lead strategic technical decisions for modernization, framework selection, and cloud-native adoption.
• Architect distributed systems and API-driven ecosystems aligned with enterprise goals.
• Establish engineering standards, governance, and reusable frameworks across teams.
• Lead engineering teams and drive collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Drive CI/CD, DevOps and cloud-native practices for scalable apps.
• Identify architectural risks and mitigate for long-term platform stability.

Skills

Java 8+

Backend Unit Testing

Data Structure

Multithreading & Concurrency

OOPS Concepts

JPA

Spring Boot

Spring Security (JWT)

Microservices + REST APIs

Tools

Kafka

GitHub

MS SQL

JMS

ActiveMQ

RabbitMQ

SQS

ASB

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Why Join Iris?
Are you ready to do the best work of your career at one ofIndia’s Top 25 Best Workplaces in IT industry? Do you want to grow in an award-winning culture thattruly values your talent and ambitions?
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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.

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Job Description

Experience:8-10 Years

Location: Gurugram

Mandatory Skills

Java 8+, Backend Unit Testing (JUnit), Data Structure, Microservices + REST APIs, Multithreading & Concurrency, OOPS Concepts, JPA, Kafka, Git Hub, MS SQL, Spring Boot + Spring Security (JWT)

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.
• 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.

Middleware - Message Oriented Middleware - Messaging (JMS, ActiveMQ, RabitMQ, Kafka, SQS, ASB etc)

Data & AI - Database - MS SQL

Middleware - Java Middleware - Springboot

Perks and Benefits for Irisians
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