Java Backend Developer - Kafka

<p><b>Profile : Java Backend Developer</b><br/><br/><b>Location : </b><b>Mumbai Kurla</b><br/><br/><b>Experience : 4.5+ years</b><br/><br/><b>Key skills : Java, Kafka, Microservices, Springboot, AWS,GCP,Azure</b><br/><br/><b>Key Responsibilities :</b><br/><br/>- Develop and maintain microservice based backend systems using Java 8 or 10 and Spring Boot.<br/><br/>- Create asynchronous, event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka.<br/><br/>- Design and implement secure, scalable RESTful APIs for internal and external consumption.<br/><br/>- Deploy microservices on AWS, Azure, or GCP, utilizing cloud-native tools and best practices.<br/><br/>- Collaborate within Agile teams - participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, code reviews, and retrospectives.<br/><br/>- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and automation in partnership with DevOps.<br/><br/>- Write comprehensive unit and integration tests using JUnit and TDD methodologies to maintain high code quality.<br/><br/>- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot production issues, and optimize scalability and reliability.<br/><br/>- Draft and maintain clear technical documentation and assist in mentoring junior team members.<br/><br/><b>Required Qualifications : </b><br/><br/>- Educational Background: Bachelors or master's degree in CS, Engineering, or a related field.<br/><br/>- Experience: 28 years of backend development using Java (8 or 10).<br/><br/>- Demonstrated experience in building microservices architectures.<br/><br/>- Hands-on proficiency with Kafka or similar event/message-driven platforms.<br/><br/>- Experience in deploying solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP.<br/><br/>- Strong fundamentals in REST API development, JPA/Hibernate, and SQL/NoSQL databases.<br/><br/>- Working knowledge of Docker, CI/CD tools, and version control (Git).<br/><br/>- Excellent problem-solving abilities, clear communication, and strong collaboration in Agile environments.</p> (ref:hirist.tech)