Java Backend Developer - Microservices Architecture

Job Description :

We are seeking a skilled Java Backend Developer with strong expertise in building scalable backend systems and event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka.

The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining microservices-based applications, building robust APIs, and enabling real-time data streaming in distributed environments.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot.

- Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices-based applications.

- Implement event-driven architecture using Apache Kafka (producers, consumers, streaming).

- Ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability of backend systems.

- Integrate backend services with databases and external systems.

- Collaborate with architects, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver quality solutions.

- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical documentation.

- Troubleshoot production issues and optimize system performance.

- Follow Agile/Scrum methodologies and engineering best practices.

Skills & Experience :

- Strong experience in Java 8/11/17

- Expertise in Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security

- Strong knowledge of Microservices architecture

- Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka (mandatory)

- Experience in REST API design and development

- Strong knowledge of Hibernate/JPA

- Good understanding of SQL databases (Oracle / MySQL / PostgreSQL / SQL Server)

- Experience with database design, indexing, and performance tuning

- Exposure to AWS / Azure / GCP

- Basic knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes

- Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins / GitHub Actions / GitLab CI)

- Experience with Git, JIRA, SonarQube

- Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies

- Preferred: Kafka Streams, Redis, Elasticsearch, NoSQL databases, distributed systems, monitoring tools (Prometheus/Grafana/ELK), and unit testing frameworks (JUnit/Mockito)