Job Description
Job Description
Position : Java Architect with Kafka & Event-Driven Architecture
Location : Onsite – Dallas, TX / Pittsburgh, PA / Cleveland, OH
Type : Full-time
Job Description
Incedo is seeking an experienced Java Architect with deep expertise in Kafka , Messaging Bus architectures , and Event-Driven Solutioning . The ideal candidate will design, architect, and lead the development of robust and scalable backend systems that power critical financial services.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect, design, and develop scalable Java-based enterprise systems using Spring Boot , Kafka , and microservices principles.
- Drive event-driven architecture design and implementation across distributed systems.
- Define and implement messaging patterns using Apache Kafka , ActiveMQ , RabbitMQ , or other messaging buses.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design end-to-end solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
- Ensure system resiliency, high availability, and performance optimization.
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance system architecture.
- Lead code reviews, provide architectural guidance, and mentor development teams.
- Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements in solution designs.
Required Skills & Experience
10+ years of Java / J2EE backend development experience.5+ years of architecture experience in large-scale distributed systems.Expertise in Apache Kafka , including topics, partitions, producers, consumers, and Kafka Streams.Strong hands-on experience with Spring Framework , Spring Boot , and Microservices Architecture .Deep understanding of Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) patterns and best practices.Experience with messaging systems like Kafka , RabbitMQ , or ActiveMQ .Familiarity with Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is preferred.Strong understanding of CI / CD , DevOps practices, and containerization (Docker / Kubernetes).Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.Nice to Have
Financial services or banking domain experience.Experience with data streaming and real-time analytics.Experience integrating with legacy systems and modernizing architecture.