Java Backend Developer (Spring Boot, AWS, Kafka & DevOps)

Job Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build RESTful APIs and Microservices-based applications.
• Develop and maintain Kafka producers and consumers.
• Implement asynchronous messaging and event-driven architectures.
• Deploy and manage applications on AWS.
• Work with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM, and CloudWatch.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and support automated deployments.
• Work with Docker and containerized applications.
• Optimize database queries and application performance.
• Ensure application security, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with architects, QA, product managers, and DevOps teams.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong experience in Java (8/11/17+).
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Data JPA.
• Strong understanding of Microservices Architecture.
• Experience developing and integrating REST APIs.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka.
• Good knowledge of AWS Cloud Services.
• Experience with Docker and CI/CD tools.
• Knowledge of Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
• Experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle.
• Knowledge of JUnit and Mockito for unit testing.
• Strong understanding of design patterns and secure coding practices.

Good to Have

• Knowledge of Kubernetes.
• Exposure to Terraform or Infrastructure as Code.
• Basic understanding of AI/Generative AI concepts.
• Experience integrating AI APIs.
• Knowledge of Vector Databases and RAG concepts.
• MongoDB and Redis experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• Experience in Banking, FinTech, Payments, or Enterprise applications.
• AWS Certification will be an added advantage.

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