Lead Java Developer

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java-based applications and microservices.
• Implement and manage event-driven architectures using Kafka.
• Develop RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features.
• Optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and debugging activities.
• Work on CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, security, and best practices.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions.

Mandatory Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in Java development.
• Strong proficiency in Java 8/11/17.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka (Producer, Consumer, Kafka Streams, topic management, event-driven architecture).
• Experience with Spring Boot and Microservices architecture.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs and distributed systems.
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.
• Familiarity with Git, Maven/Gradle, and CI/CD tools.
• Good understanding of multithreading and concurrency concepts