Java Backend Developer - Kafka

Profile : Java Backend Developer

Location : Mumbai Kurla

Experience : 4.5+ years

Key skills : Java, Kafka, Microservices, Springboot, AWS,GCP,Azure

Key Responsibilities :

- Develop and maintain microservice based backend systems using Java 8 or 10 and Spring Boot.

- Create asynchronous, event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka.

- Design and implement secure, scalable RESTful APIs for internal and external consumption.

- Deploy microservices on AWS, Azure, or GCP, utilizing cloud-native tools and best practices.

- Collaborate within Agile teams - participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, code reviews, and retrospectives.

- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and automation in partnership with DevOps.

- Write comprehensive unit and integration tests using JUnit and TDD methodologies to maintain high code quality.

- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot production issues, and optimize scalability and reliability.

- Draft and maintain clear technical documentation and assist in mentoring junior team members.

Required Qualifications :

- Educational Background: Bachelors or master's degree in CS, Engineering, or a related field.

- Experience: 28 years of backend development using Java (8 or 10).

- Demonstrated experience in building microservices architectures.

- Hands-on proficiency with Kafka or similar event/message-driven platforms.

- Experience in deploying solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP.

- Strong fundamentals in REST API development, JPA/Hibernate, and SQL/NoSQL databases.

- Working knowledge of Docker, CI/CD tools, and version control (Git).

- Excellent problem-solving abilities, clear communication, and strong collaboration in Agile environments.