<p><p>Exp : 5 to 9 years<br/><br/>Loc : Pune & Hyderabad only<br/><br/>Mode : Hybrid<br/><br/><b>Job Description : </b><br/><br/></p><p>We are looking for a highly skilled Java Developer with strong Kafka experience to join our dynamic and growing team.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in developing scalable microservices, integrating Kafka-based messaging solutions, and working in agile environments.<br/><br/><b>Key Responsibilities : </b><br/><br/></p><p>- Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java-based applications and microservices.<br/><br/></p><p>- Integrate Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming and messaging between distributed systems.<br/><br/></p><p>- Create and manage Kafka producers, consumers, topics, and schema registries.<br/><br/></p><p>- Optimize performance and reliability of Java applications in production.<br/><br/></p><p>- Implement best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.<br/><br/></p><p>- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and Product.<br/><br/></p><p>- Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and agile ceremonies.<br/><br/></p><p>- Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolution.<br/><br/><b>Required Skills : </b><br/><br/></p><p>- 5 to 9 years of hands-on experience in Core Java / Java 8+.<br/><br/></p><p>- Strong experience in Apache Kafka producer/consumer APIs, Kafka Streams, Kafka Connect.<br/><br/></p><p>- Good knowledge of Spring Boot, REST APIs, and Microservices Architecture.<br/><br/></p><p>- Proficient in Multithreading, Concurrency, and Performance Tuning.<br/><br/></p><p>- Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra).<br/><br/></p><p>- Familiarity with CI/CD tools, Git, Docker, and Jenkins.<br/><br/></p><p>- Understanding of message serialization formats (e.g., Avro, JSON, Protobuf).<br/><br/></p><p>- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.<br/><br/><b>Good to Have : </b><br/><br/></p><p>- Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.<br/><br/></p><p>- Exposure to Kubernetes or Docker Swarm.<br/><br/></p><p>- Knowledge of monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack.<br/> </p><p>Education : <br/><br/></p><p>- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.</p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)