Software Engineer/Java Developer / Quarkus & Red Hat Camel Apache

Job Description

Job Title: Software Engineer - Quarkus & Red Hat Camel ApacheSpecialist Location: Gurgaon About Us: Airtel Africa is a telecome product based company focused on delivering scalable and high- performance software solutions. We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer with expertise in Quarkus and Red Hat Fuse to join our dynamic team. Job Summary: We are looking for a talented Software Engineer with hands-on experience in Quarkus and Red Hat Fuse to design, develop, and maintain integration solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in Java, experience with Kafka-based event streaming, RESTful APIs, relational databases, and CI/CD pipelines deployed on OpenShift Container Platform (OCP). This role requires a developer who is passionate about building robust microservices and integration systems in a cloud-native environment. Key Responsibilities: • Design and develop scalable microservices using Quarkus framework. • Build and maintain integration flows and APIs leveraging Red Hat Fuse (Apache Camel) for enterprise integration patterns. • Develop and consume RESTful web services and APIs. • Design, implement, and optimize Kafka producers and consumers for real-time data streaming and event-driven architecture. • Write efficient, well-documented, and testable Java code adhering to best practices. • Work with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) including schema design, queries, and performance tuning. • Collaborate with DevOps teams to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment workflows. • Deploy and manage applications on OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) including containerization best practices (Docker). • Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and agile ceremonies. • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues with a focus on stability and performance. • Keep up-to-date with emerging technologies and recommend improvements. Required Skills & Experience: • Strong experience with Java (Java 8 or above) and the Quarkus framework. • Expertise in Red Hat Fuse (or Apache Camel) for integration development. • Proficient in designing and consuming REST APIs. • Experience with Kafka for event-driven and streaming solutions. • Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL. • Experience in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) and automated deployment. • Hands-on experience deploying applications to OpenShift Container Platform (OCP). • Working knowledge of containerization tools like Docker. • Familiarity with microservices architecture, cloud-native development, and agile methodologies. • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. • Good communication and documentation skills. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience should be between 4-8 yrs • Experience with messaging systems like Kafka • Knowledge of other Java frameworks such as Spring Boot. • Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana. • Understanding of security best practices in microservices and API development. • Cloud platform experience is a plus.