Software Development Engineer III - Java
Summary
Senior backend engineer (SDE-3) role building and scaling high-performance distributed systems in Java, centered on Apache Kafka event-driven architecture and microservices. Day to day: designing REST APIs, owning system design and performance optimization, troubleshooting production issues, and mentoring junior engineers.
Role:
We are looking for an experienced Software Development Engineer - SDE-3 with strong expertise in Java and Apache Kafka to design, develop, and scale high-performance distributed systems. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in backend development, microservices architecture, event-driven systems, and distributed computing. The candidate should be comfortable owning complex technical problems, driving engineering best practices, and mentoring junior developers.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java.
- Build and manage distributed systems and microservices-based architectures.
- Develop event-driven applications using Apache Kafka.
- Design Kafka producers, consumers, topics, partitions, and consumer groups.
- Build highly available, fault-tolerant, and low-latency backend services.
- Work on system design, architecture decisions, and performance optimization.
- Implement RESTful APIs and integrate with internal and external systems.
- Troubleshoot complex production issues and perform root cause analysis.
- Ensure code quality through code reviews, unit testing, and engineering best practices.
- Collaborate with product managers, architects, and cross-functional engineering teams.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical decision-making.
Requirements:
- 5 - 8 years of experience in backend software development.
- Strong hands-on experience in Java (Java 8/11/17 or above).
- Strong experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven architecture.
- Excellent understanding of microservices architecture.
- Strong knowledge of multithreading, concurrency, collections, and JVM fundamentals.
- Experience designing and developing REST APIs.
- Understanding of distributed systems, scalability, and fault tolerance.
- Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong problem-solving skills and understanding of DSA, OOPS, and design patterns.
- Experience with system design, HLD, and LLD.