Senior Java Developer with kafka

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer with strong experience in building scalable, distributed systems using Apache Kafka and modern cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform). The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in backend development, event-driven architecture, and microservices design.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend applications using Java/J2EE technologies
• Build and implement event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka
• Develop scalable microservices using Spring Boot and RESTful APIs
• Deploy and manage applications on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, QA, and Product teams
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability
• Implement best practices for code quality, security, and testing
• Participate in architectural discussions and provide technical leadership
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis

Required Skills

• 8+ years of experience in Java development (Java 8/11/17)
• Strong experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC)
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka (producers, consumers, streams)
• Experience with microservices architecture and REST APIs
• Solid experience with at least one cloud platform:
  • AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, ECS, EKS) OR
  • Azure (App Services, AKS, Event Hub) OR
  • Google Cloud Platform (GKE, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions)
• Experience with Docker & Kubernetes
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and messaging frameworks
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kafka Streams or Confluent Platform