Description :
Backend Engineer (Java 17 + Kafka)
Experience : 3 - 6 years
Location : Bangalore
Engagement : 6 months Contract
Payroll : Talpro India Pvt. Ltd.
Joining : Early / Immediate joiners only
About the Role :
We are hiring a hands-on Backend Engineer with strong design instincts and real-world experience building scalable, event-driven systems.
You will work on highly available backend services powered by Java 17+, Spring Boot, Kafka, and modern data stores.
The role requires a self-driven engineer who can independently deliver high-quality, production-ready solutions.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java 17+ and Spring Boot.
- Architect, build, and optimize Kafka-based streaming applications ensuring high throughput & reliability.
- Design microservices and event-driven architectures aligned with industry standards.
- Collaborate with product, QA, and engineering teams to convert requirements into robust technical designs.
- Optimize performance, implement observability, and ensure system scalability & health.
- Develop complex SQL queries, database schemas, and integration workflows.
- Troubleshoot production issues, perform RCA, and deliver timely resolutions.
- Write clean, maintainable code with unit tests, conduct code reviews, and follow best engineering practices.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
36 years of backend development experience.Strong hands-on expertise in :Java 17 or aboveSpring BootKafka (streaming apps, consumers / producers, schemas, partitions, offsets, scaling strategies)Microservices architectureSolid understanding of data modeling, SQL, relational DBs, and query optimization.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Strong ownership mindset, problem-solving skills, and end-to-end delivery capability.Understanding of distributed systems, messaging patterns, and cloud-native principles.Nice to Have :
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure).Knowledge of CI / CD pipelines, DevOps, and automation.Exposure to NoSQL, caching systems (Redis / Memcached), or event processing frameworks(ref : hirist.tech)