Lead Java Backend developer

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Job Title: Senior Software Engineer - Java Backend Developer

Experience: 8 to 10 Years

Category: Technology/Software Development

Main location: Hyderabad

Shift Timings: General Shift

Employment Type: Full Time-Permanent

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and resilient backend systems using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and maintain Kafka producers, consumers, and stream processing applications for real-time data processing.
• Deploy and manage applications on OpenShift (or Kubernetes-based platforms).
• Participate in the design and implementation of microservices architecture and cloud-native patterns.
• Ensure high code quality through unit testing, integration testing, and code reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, QA, and Product for end-to-end delivery.
• Monitor system performance, optimize resource usage, and troubleshoot production issues.
• Contribute to technical discussions, architectural decisions, and mentorship of junior developers.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years of professional experience in Java backend development.
• Strong hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and RESTful APIs.
• In-depth knowledge and real-world experience with Apache Kafka (Kafka Streams, Kafka Connect, etc.).
• Hands-on experience deploying applications on Red Hat OpenShift or Kubernetes.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture, event-driven systems, and asynchronous messaging.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Tekton) and containerization (Docker).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure) and cloud-native application development.
• Proficient in working with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex issues in distributed systems.