Java Backend with Kafka Developer

We are looking for a highly skilled Java Backend Developer with 6+ years of experience in building scalable, high-performance applications using Spring Boot and Microservices architecture . The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Kafka for event-driven architectures, along with a solid background in backend development, API design, and cloud technologies, ensuring efficient and robust software solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based microservices using Spring Boot.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs for seamless communication between services.
• Implement best practices for scalability, performance, and security in a microservices environment.
• Work with databases (SQL & NoSQL) to store and manage data efficiently.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Ensure code quality, unit testing, and integration testing using tools like JUnit, Mockito, etc.
• Implement message queuing systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ) for event-driven architecture .
• Design and manage Kafka topics, partitions, consumers, and producers for real-time data processing .
• Deploy and manage applications on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) .
• Troubleshoot and optimize application performance in production environments.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in Java and backend technologies .
• Required Skills & Experience:6+ years of experience in Java backend development with Kafka expertise .
• Strong expertise in Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security, and Spring Data JPA .
• Hands-on experience with Microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) .
• Proficiency in SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases.
• Experience with API design, authentication (OAuth2, JWT), and API gateways .
• Deep knowledge of Kafka architecture , including brokers, zookeepers, producers, consumers, and stream processing .
• Familiarity with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ) and event-driven architecture .
• Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and cloud deployment .
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.