Zucitech Software Solutions - Java Backend Developer - Spring Boot/Microservices Architecture

Job Title : Java - Backend Developer

Experience Required : 6+ Years

Work Locations : Hyderabad & Bangalore

Work Mode : Hybrid

Job Description :

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Java Backend Developer with over 6 years of hands-on experience in building robust, scalable, and high-performance backend systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java 8, Spring Boot, Microservices, AWS, and Kafka.

As a Backend Developer, you will play a critical role in designing and developing backend services and APIs, integrating with cloud-native technologies, and supporting real-time data processing using Kafka.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance backend services using Java 8 and Spring Boot.

- Develop and integrate microservices architecture, ensuring seamless communication between distributed components.

- Implement RESTful APIs for internal and external use.

- Work extensively with AWS services, including but not limited to Lambda, S3, EC2, RDS, and CloudWatch.

- Build and manage asynchronous messaging systems using Apache Kafka.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and product managers to deliver end-to-end solutions.

- Ensure code quality through unit testing, code reviews, and best practices.

- Monitor and troubleshoot production issues to maintain system reliability and performance.

- Contribute to architectural decisions and help drive engineering best practices.

Required Skills & Experience :

- 6+ years of hands-on experience in backend development using Java 8 or later.

- Strong expertise in Spring Boot and Spring Framework.

- Proven experience designing and implementing microservices.

- Solid experience with AWS cloud services, especially Lambda functions and related serverless architecture.

- Proficiency in building and maintaining Kafka-based messaging systems for stream processing or asynchronous communication.

- Deep understanding of RESTful API design principles and standards.

- Experience with CI/CD, Git, and build tools like Maven or Gradle.

- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically under pressure.

- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.