Sr Java Architect with Gen AI Integration

I-Link Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

i-Link Solutions Inc. is seeking a Senior Java Architect to lead enterprise Java architecture from backend to frontend integration. You will design event-driven microservices with Kafka, deploy on Kubernetes, and implement GitOps workflows. Experience integrating Generative AI via LangChain4j/Spring AI is essential.

The role demands deep AWS/Azure skills, secure OAuth2/OIDC, and RAG-enabled applications, with strong hands-on capabilities in modern frontend tech like React.js.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of overall software development experience with strong enterprise Java background.
• Java 17/21+ with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud experience.
• Enterprise microservices and REST API architecture.
• Kafka/Kafka Streams with event-driven architectures.
• Debezium CDC and real-time data processing experience.
• Kubernetes, Docker, Helm in production deployments.
• KEDA for event-driven Kubernetes autoscaling.
• Istio or Linkerd service mesh experience.
• Argo CD / GitOps for Kubernetes CI/CD.
• React.js + TypeScript/JavaScript for modern full-stack development.
• Generative AI integration into enterprise Java apps using LangChain4j/Spring AI.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture for enterprise Java applications and microservices.
• Design and implement event-driven data pipelines with Kafka/Kafka Streams.
• Deliver cloud-native solutions on AWS/Azure with Kubernetes and GitOps.
• Incorporate Generative AI and RAG capabilities into enterprise platforms.
• Collaborate on frontend integration using React.js and TypeScript.
• Evaluate and apply MCP integration in enterprise contexts.
• Mentor teams and ensure production-grade CI/CD and security.

Skills

Java 17/21+

Spring Boot

Event-driven microservices

Cloud platforms

Kubernetes

React.js

TypeScript/JavaScript

Generative AI integration

LangChain4j / Spring AI

RAG / AI Agents

MCP integration

AWS/Azure

OAuth2/OIDC

PostgreSQL/Oracle

Redis

OpenTelemetry

Kafka / Kafka Streams

Debezium CDC

Istio or Linkerd service mesh

Argo CD / GitOps

KEDA

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Helm

Argo CD

Istio

Linkerd

Kafka

Job description

Senior Java Architect

Location: CA (Remote)
Duration: 12 Months contract

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise across Java, Spring Boot, event-driven microservices, cloud platforms, Kubernetes, modern frontend technologies, and enterprise architecture, along with hands‑on experience integrating Generative AI and intelligent application capabilities into enterprise platforms.

• 12+ years of overall software development experience with strong enterprise Java background.
• Java 17/21+, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security strong hands‑on experience required.
• Enterprise Microservices + Distributed Systems + REST API architecture.
• Apache Kafka / Kafka Streams with event‑driven architecture experience.
• Debezium CDC and real‑time data/event processing experience.
• Kubernetes + Docker + Helm with production enterprise deployments.
• KEDA for event‑driven Kubernetes autoscaling.
• Istio or Linkerd service mesh experience.
• Argo CD / GitOps for Kubernetes CI/CD deployments.
• React.js + TypeScript/JavaScript for modern full‑stack development.
• Generative AI integration into enterprise Java applications is required.
• LangChain4j / Spring AI + RAG + AI Agents experience strongly required.
• MCP integration with enterprise Java applications is a key differentiator.
• Strong AWS/Azure, OAuth2/OIDC, JWT, PostgreSQL/Oracle, Redis and OpenTelemetry experience preferred.

Pre‑Screening Questions

• Q1: Does the candidate have expertise building event‑driven microservices using Java 17/21+, Spring Boot, and Spring Security?
• Q2: Has the candidate implemented real‑time data processing pipelines and event‑driven architectures using Apache Kafka / Kafka Streams along with Debezium CDC?
• Q3: Has the candidate integrated Generative AI, RAG architecture, or AI Agents into enterprise Java applications using tools like LangChain4j, Spring AI, or Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
• Q4: Does the candidate have hands‑on experience deploying enterprise workloads to Kubernetes using Helm, GitOps (Argo CD), service meshes (Istio/Linkerd), and KEDA for autoscaling?

Disclaimer: i-Link Solutions Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We especially invite women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability.