Senior Java Developer

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.