Senior Java Developer

At Mytholog Innovations, we turn visionary ideas into robust digital realities. Leveraging deep expertise in backend development, microservices, cloud-native architectures, and DevOps, we partner with clients to design scalable systems, enhance existing infrastructures, and deliver impactful engineering solutions. Our rigorous talent screening and commitment to excellence empower companies to build high-performing tech teams that drive sustained innovation and business growth.

We’re seeking a Senior Java Developer with hands-on experience in processing large volume of Kafka/RabbitMQ events, integrating complex third-party systems, and building rule-based engines using Drools. The ideal candidate is a backend powerhouse with a deep understanding of distributed systems, security-first architectures, and scalable integration patterns.

If you're passionate about high-performance systems, clean architecture, and secure, maintainable code — this opportunity will challenge and reward you.

• Location: Remote
• Employment Type: Full-Time (Contract)
• Experience: Minimum 5 years
• Probation: 15 days

Note: 

• We are only looking for individual contractors. No agencies please.
• This is a full-time contractor role. It does not include traditional employee benefits (insurance, PF, etc.). Standard TDS will be deducted from payments, and tax filing is the contractor’s responsibility.

• Develop, and maintain high-throughput event-driven systems using RabbitMQ/Kafka.
• Design and implement Drools-based business rule engines for dynamic decision-making.
• Build secure, performant Java Spring Boot microservices with clear boundaries and responsibilities.
• Develop the integration of external systems/APIs with attention to reliability, fault tolerance, and retries.
• Implement and enforce strong security practices (authentication, authorization, encryption).
• Own and optimize event consumption patterns, consumer group management, dead-letter handling, and backpressure control.

• 5+ years of hands-on backend development experience in Java (Spring Boot).
• Proven ability to process high volumes of Kafka/RabbitMQ messages at scale (multi-million/day range).
• Deep knowledge of event-driven architecture, distributed systems, and asynchronous processing.
• Proficiency with Drools or similar rule engines for dynamic business logic.
• Strong background in secure API development, OAuth2, JWT, and data encryption techniques.
• Hands-on experience integrating third-party systems and APIs with resilience patterns.
• Familiarity with cloud-native deployment practices, Docker, and CI/CD workflows.
• Strong debugging, profiling, and performance-tuning capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills to interface with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Flexibility to work aligned with client time zones.
• Bonus: Exposure to Resilience4j, WebFlux, or reactive programming.

Days 1–15: Probation & Onboarding

• Deliver a sample Kafka/RabbitMQ consumer with metrics, retries, and logging.
• Submit a technical assessment of the current integration or rule setup.
• Demonstrate ownership and proactive communication with the team.

Days 16–30: Production Integration & Rule Logic

• Deliver a real-world event processor integrated with at least one external system.
• Implement business logic using Drools with full test coverage and documentation.
• Conduct a peer review or propose optimization to an existing event flow.

Days 31–45: Scale, Secure, and Own

• Release a critical, production-grade event consumer or integration module.
• Patch a key security vulnerability or performance bottleneck.
• Establish yourself as a reliable backend expert across ongoing initiatives.



🏡 Fully Remote — Work from your preferred location

🌍 Global Exposure — Collaborate with fast-moving startups worldwide

🤝 Supportive Culture — Transparent, collaborative, and growth-oriented team

🎓 Certification Support — Timely reimbursement programs to boost your credentials

🚀 Performance-Focused Growth — Advancement based on impact, not tenure