Java Back End Developer - Tech Lead

Job Title: Java Backend Developer (Spring Boot / SQL Server / Mongo DB/ Kafka / Flink)

Location: [Bangalore / Hyderabad]

Experience: 6-10 years

About the Role:

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and maintain event-driven systems using Apache Kafka (producers, consumers, topics, schema management).
• Develop and optimize real-time data processing and stream analytics pipelines using Apache Flink.
• Integrate backend services with SQL Server databases; write efficient SQL queries and stored procedures.
• No SQL like MongoDB.
• Ensure application scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Collaborate closely with DevOps, QA, and Data Engineering teams for smooth CI/CD pipelines and releases.
• Implement unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and maintainability.
• Monitor production systems and troubleshoot performance or data issues proactively.
• Stay updated on new tools, frameworks, and trends in the backend and streaming ecosystem.

Technical Skills Required:

• Core Java (Java 8 or higher) strong understanding of OOP, collections, concurrency, and functional programming.
• Spring Boot / Spring Framework – REST APIs, dependency injection, configuration management, and security.
• SQL Server – database design, complex queries, indexing, stored procedures, and performance tuning.
• Experience with NoSQL databases like MongoDB.
• Apache Kafka – event streaming, consumer groups, offset management, and schema registry.
• Apache Flink – stream processing, state management, and integration with Kafka or other data sources.
• RESTful API design and JSON/XML data handling.
• Git, Maven/Gradle, and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.).
• Experience with Docker or Kubernetes (preferred).

Nice to Have:

• Experience in Global Markets and Regulatory Reporting.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Exposure to monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc.).
• Knowledge of Flink SQL or Kafka Streams.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development environments.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• A passion for clean, maintainable, and efficient code.

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.