We are looking for a Senior Java Developer to join our growing technology team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java development, extensive experience in designing and implementing Spring Boot-based microservices, and hands-on expertise with Apache Kafka. Familiarity with Kubernetes and containerized deployments is highly desirable.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
- Integrate and manage real-time data streaming and messaging using Apache Kafka.
- Develop and maintain RESTful APIs for high-performance backend services.
- Participate in system architecture design and code reviews.
- Deploy and manage microservices in Kubernetes-based environments.
- Collaborate with DevOps, QA, and product teams to ensure smooth delivery.
- Ensure code quality through test-driven development, continuous integration, and code reviews.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production.
- Mentor junior developers and contribute to knowledge sharing.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a related field.
- 6+ years of professional Java development experience.
- Strong experience with Spring Boot and building microservices architectures.
- Proficiency in Apache Kafka (producers, consumers, topics, partitions).
- Working knowledge of Kubernetes (pods, deployments, services, config maps).
- Experience with REST APIs, JSON, and HTTP protocols.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, etc.).
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Docker and Helm charts.
- Knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Familiarity with database technologies (SQL and NoSQL).
- Understanding of event-driven architecture and distributed systems.