Java Backend developer with Kafka and Security exp-Full time-Hybrid

We are seeking a Senior Java Developer with strong expertise in Spring Boot, Microservices, and AWS to build scalable and high-performance enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in event-driven architectures, API development, and cloud-native solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable microservices-based applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Framework.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Develop and deploy applications on AWS cloud (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, API Gateway, ECS/EKS).
• Implement event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka.
• Apply microservices design patterns such as service discovery, circuit breaker, API gateway, and centralized configuration.
• Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms using OAuth2, JWT, and Spring Security.
• Integrate with third-party systems and APIs using REST/SOAP services and asynchronous messaging.
• Work with SQL and NoSQL databases for data storage and retrieval.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver robust and scalable solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, performance tuning, and production support.

Required Skills

• 8+ years of experience in Java application development.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot.
• Hands-on experience in microservices architecture.
• Experience with AWS cloud services.
• Strong knowledge of Apache Kafka and event-driven systems.
• Experience implementing security frameworks (OAuth2, JWT, RBAC, Spring Security).
• Strong understanding of REST/SOAP APIs and system integrations.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Good understanding of distributed systems and scalability concepts.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools and logging frameworks.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.