Backend Engineer (Java 17 + Kafka)
Summary
6-month contract backend role in Bangalore (on-site) building scalable, event-driven Java services with Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Kafka, plus SQL data modeling, microservices design, and production troubleshooting. Hired on Talpro India payroll; 3-6 years' experience; max CTC Rs 16-19 LPA; early/immediate joiners only.
Backend Engineer (Java 17 + Kafka)
Location: Bangalore
Max CTC: ₹16- 19 LPA ( Depending on Experience)
Engagement: 6 months Contract
Joining: Early / Immediate joiners only
We are hiring a hands-on Backend Engineer with strong design instincts and real-world experience building scalable, event-driven systems. You will work on highly available backend services powered by Java 17+, Spring Boot, Kafka, and modern data stores. The role requires a self-driven engineer who can independently deliver high-quality, production-ready solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java 17+ and Spring Boot.
Architect, build, and optimize Kafka-based streaming applications ensuring high throughput & reliability.
Design microservices and event-driven architectures aligned with industry standards.
Collaborate with product, QA, and engineering teams to convert requirements into robust technical designs.
Optimize performance, implement observability, and ensure system scalability & health.
Develop complex SQL queries, database schemas, and integration workflows.
Troubleshoot production issues, perform RCA, and deliver timely resolutions.
Write clean, maintainable code with unit tests, conduct code reviews, and follow best engineering practices.
Required Skills & Qualifications
3–6 years of backend development experience.
Strong hands-on expertise in:
Java 17 or above
Spring Boot
Kafka (streaming apps, consumers/producers, schemas, partitions, offsets, scaling strategies)
Microservices architecture
Solid understanding of data modeling, SQL, relational DBs, and query optimization.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong ownership mindset, problem-solving skills, and end-to-end delivery capability.
Understanding of distributed systems, messaging patterns, and cloud-native principles.
Nice to Have
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, and automation.
Exposure to NoSQL, caching systems (Redis/Memcached), or event processing frameworks.