Senior Java Architect: AI-Driven Enterprise Platform Leader

Direct Client Requirements; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Client Requirements is seeking a senior software architect with deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot. The role requires hands-on work with event-driven microservices, Kafka, Debezium, and cloud platforms, along with Kubernetes-based deployments.

Experience with KEDA, Argo CD, GitOps, and integrating Generative AI into enterprise Java applications is essential. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong AWS/Azure knowledge, OAuth2/OIDC/JWT security, and experience with PostgreSQL/Oracle,

Qualifications

• Extensive experience across Java, Spring Boot, event-driven microservices, cloud platforms, and Kubernetes.
• Hands-on Generative AI integration into enterprise Java applications and AI capabilities.

Skills

Enterprise Java

Java 17/21+

Spring Boot

Spring Cloud

Spring Security

Apache Kafka

Kafka Streams

Event-driven architecture

Debezium CDC

Kubernetes

Docker

Helm

KEDA

Argo CD

GitOps

Generative AI integration

LangChain4j

Spring AI

RAG

AI Agents

MCP integration

AWS

Azure

OAuth2/OIDC

JWT

PostgreSQL

Oracle

Redis

OpenTelemetry

Job description

Direct Client Requirements is seeking a senior software architect with deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot. The role requires hands-on work with event-driven microservices, Kafka, Debezium, and cloud platforms, along with Kubernetes-based deployments.

Experience with KEDA, Argo CD, GitOps, and integrating Generative AI into enterprise Java applications is essential. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong AWS/Azure knowledge, OAuth2/OIDC/JWT security, and experience with PostgreSQL/Oracle,