Lead Software Engineer (Java / Kafka)

Solvd Inc. is a rapidly growing AI-native consulting and technology services firm delivering enterprise transformation across cloud, data, software engineering, and artificial intelligence. We work with industry-leading organizations to design, build, and operationalize technology solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. Following the acquisition of Tooploox, a premier AI and product development company, Solvd now offers true end-to-end delivery—from strategic advisory and solution design to custom AI development and enterprise-scale implementation. Our capability centers combine deep technical expertise, proven delivery methodologies, and sector-specific knowledge to address complex business challenges quickly and effectively. We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience developing scalable distributed systems and APIs. About the project You will be working with a globally recognized e-commerce marketplace that serves millions of customers and sellers across multiple regions. The organization operates at massive scale, supporting high-traffic consumer platforms, complex transactional systems, and mission-critical services that must be reliable, secure, and continuously evolving. The customer is undertaking a strategic initiative to retire a legacy case management platform and replace it with a modern (built from scratch), scalable system built for long-term evolution and AI workloads. The initiative includes full data migration, preservation of business continuity and strict backward API compatibility to avoid disruption for existing integrations and clients. What you'll do - Ownership and delivery accountability Own the end-to-end delivery of system components. Take responsibility for quality, timelines and release readiness. Ensure commitments are realistic, visible and met. Escalate risks early and actively drive mitigation. - System design contribution and implementation leadership Contribute t