Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Kafka Developer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain high-performance distributed systems using Java, Apache Kafka, and Docker.

You will play a key role in developing scalable applications that support real-time data streaming, event-driven systems, and cloud-native deployments.

Key Responsibilities

Java Application Development

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java-based applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code following industry best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues and bugs.

Kafka Integration

• Implement event-driven architecture using Kafka.
• Develop and manage Kafka producers and consumers.
• Ensure reliable real-time data pipelines between services.
• Optimize Kafka streams and message processing.

Containerization & Deployment

• Containerize applications using Docker.
• Manage container deployments and lifecycle.
• Work with development and DevOps teams to ensure efficient delivery pipelines.

System Architecture

• Build scalable and fault-tolerant distributed systems.
• Ensure high availability and performance across services.
• Participate in architecture and design discussions.

Required Skills

Technical Skills

• Strong experience in Java development
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka
• Experience with Docker containerization
• Understanding of microservices architecture
• Knowledge of REST APIs and distributed systems

Development Practices

• Experience with code versioning tools like Git
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Knowledge of Kubernetes or container orchestration
• Experience with stream processing frameworks
• Background in high-scale enterprise systems

What Makes This Role Exciting

• Opportunity to build real-time data platforms
• Work with modern cloud-native technologies
• Collaborate with experienced engineers on scalable systems
• Contribute to high-impact distributed applications