Java Kafka API Developer

Position : Java Kafka API Developer

Experience : 5 - 6 Years

Employment Type : Full-Time

Notice Period : Immediate Joiners, max 10 days (Serving notice)

Interview Mode : Virtual

Previous MNC Exp : Required

About the Role :

We are looking for an experienced Java Kafka API Developer to design and develop scalable, event-driven enterprise applications. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Java, Apache Kafka, REST APIs, Spring Boot, Microservices, and AWS, with hands-on experience in building high-performance distributed systems.

Mandatory Skills :

• Java 8/11/17
• Apache Kafka
• REST API Development
• Spring Boot &
• Microservices
• AWS Cloud
• SQL &
• Database Design
• Docker &
• Kubernetes
• Git &
• CI/CD
• JUnit &
• Mockito
• Agile/Scrum

Roles &

Responsibilities :

• Design and develop scalable Java-based enterprise applications using Spring Boot.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain RESTful APIs and Microservices.
• Build and manage Kafka Producers, Consumers, and event-driven messaging solutions.
• Design and implement high-performance event streaming architectures.
• Integrate internal and third-party APIs with enterprise applications.
• Develop cloud-native applications and deploy solutions on AWS.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Build containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Write clean, reusable, secure, and maintainable code following best practices.
• Perform code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions.
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Implement logging, monitoring, and performance tuning for applications.
• Collaborate with QA, DevOps, Architects, and Business teams throughout the SDLC.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, security guidelines, and enterprise architecture.

Requirements :

• 5 - 7 years of hands-on experience in Java application development.
• Strong expertise in Apache Kafka and event-driven architecture.
• Extensive experience with Spring Boot and Microservices.
• Hands-on experience designing and consuming REST APIs.
• Good exposure to AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM, SQS/SNS, and CloudWatch.
• Experience with relational databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration.
• Experience with Git, Maven/Gradle, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred :

• Experience with Kafka Streams, Kafka Connect, Schema Registry, and Avro.
• Knowledge of MongoDB, Redis, or other NoSQL databases.
• Exposure to API Gateway, OAuth2, JWT, and API security standards.
• Experience with Terraform or Infrastructure as Code tools.
• Financial Services or Insurance domain experience is an advantage.
• Previous experience working with large enterprise/MNC organizations.