Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Java Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, and Kafka. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend applications and distributed systems. The candidate should have hands-on experience in building enterprise-grade applications and working in Agile development environments.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
Build and implement Microservices-based architectures for enterprise applications.
Develop and consume RESTful APIs for seamless system integration.
Implement event-driven solutions using Apache Kafka for real-time data processing and communication.
Collaborate with architects, business analysts, QA teams, and DevOps engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following industry best practices.
Perform code reviews and participate in technical design discussions.
Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
Troubleshoot and resolve application issues across development, testing, and production environments.
Contribute to CI/CD implementation and deployment activities.

Required Technical Skills

Core Technologies

Java 8/11/17
Core Java
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Collections Framework
Exception Handling
Multithreading & Concurrency
Design Patterns

Frameworks & Backend Development

Spring Boot
Spring MVC
Spring Data JPA
Spring Security
Hibernate/JPA
Microservices Architecture
RESTful Web Services

Messaging & Event Streaming

Apache Kafka
Kafka Producers & Consumers
Event-Driven Architecture
Message Queues and Asynchronous Processing

Database Technologies

Oracle / MySQL / PostgreSQL / SQL Server
SQL Query Optimization
Database Design and Data Modeling

DevOps & Tools

Git
Maven / Gradle
Jenkins
Docker
Kubernetes (Preferred)
CI/CD Pipelines

Cloud Exposure (Preferred)

AWS / Azure / GCP

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
5–8 years of hands-on experience in Java application development.
Strong understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Preferred Skills

Experience with Redis or other caching technologies.
Knowledge of API Gateway and Service Discovery patterns.
Exposure to containerization and orchestration tools.
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, ELK Stack, or Splunk.
Understanding of security concepts such as OAuth2, JWT, and API security.

Interview Focus Areas

Core Java & Advanced Java
Spring Boot & Microservices
REST API Design & Development
Apache Kafka Concepts
Multithreading & Concurrency
Database Design & SQL
System Design Fundamentals
Design Patterns
CI/CD & Deployment Concepts
Performance Optimization & Troubleshooting

Candidate Profile

Strong backend development experience.
Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Passion for developing scalable and high-quality software solutions.

Java Developer

Job description

Position: Java Developer