Java Backend Developer (Coding 80%) - Alpharetta, GA (Locals only)

Hiring | Java Backend Developer (80% Coding)

Location: Alpharetta, GA (Local GA Candidates Only)
Experience: 8+ Years
Visa: W2 or 1099 Only

Important:

• Local Georgia candidates only
• In-person interview is mandatory

We are looking for a highly skilled Java Backend Developer with strong expertise in Java, SQL, Apache Kafka, and Microservices to build high-performance, real-time, data-driven applications.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain Java-based microservices applications

Build scalable, high-throughput data pipelines using Apache Kafka

Develop and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and database performance

Design and integrate RESTful APIs with enterprise applications

Develop Kafka producers, consumers, streams, topics, and messaging workflows

Deploy and manage applications using Docker and Kubernetes

Perform code reviews and ensure best coding practices

Troubleshoot production issues related to Kafka, databases, and application performance

Collaborate in Agile/Scrum teams to deliver scalable backend solutions

Required Skills

8+ years of Java Development experience (Java 8+)
Strong expertise in Spring Boot and Spring Cloud
Advanced SQL development and database optimization
Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka (Streams, Producers, Consumers, Topic Management, Partitioning & Replication)
Strong Microservices Architecture experience
REST API development and integration
Docker & Kubernetes
CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.)
Experience with relational databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL)
Strong debugging and performance tuning skills

Preferred Skills

Real-time data streaming experience
RabbitMQ knowledge
Experience building enterprise-scale Kafka data pipelines
Open-source Kafka contributions (preferred)