Senior Associate - Java Developer

Role Overview :

We are seeking a skilled Java Developer to design and develop scalable backend systems using Spring Boot and Microservices architecture. The ideal candidate will also have hands-on experience with Apache Kafka for building real-time data pipelines and event-driven systems.

Key Responsibilities :

Develop and maintain backend services using Java , Spring Boot , and Microservices architecture.

Design and implement RESTful APIs and integrate with frontend or other services.

Build and manage Kafka producers, consumers, and Kafka Streams for real-time data processing.

Ensure high availability , scalability , and performance of microservices.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, QA, and frontend developers.

Implement unit testing , integration testing , and participate in code reviews.

Monitor and troubleshoot production issues using logging and monitoring tools.

Work with Docker , Kubernetes , and CI / CD pipelines for deployment and automation.

Maintain documentation for services, APIs, and Kafka stream topologies.

Required Skills :

Strong proficiency in Java 8+ , Spring Boot , and Spring Cloud .

Experience in Microservices architecture and API Gateway patterns.

Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka , including Kafka Streams , Kafka Connect , and Schema Registry .

Familiarity with message serialization formats like Avro or Protobuf.

Good understanding of event-driven architecture and asynchronous communication .

Experience with SQL / NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).

Knowledge of Docker , Kubernetes , and CI / CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab).

Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP is a plus.