– Java Kafka Developer

Role: Java Kafka Developer

Experience: 6 to 13 Years

Location: Bangalore

Work Model: 5 Days Work from Office (Mandatory)

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled Java Kafka Developer with strong experience in designing and developing scalable, high-performance distributed applications. The ideal candidate should possess expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Apache Kafka, Microservices, and RESTful APIs , along with a strong understanding of event-driven architectures and enterprise application development.

Key Responsibilities

- Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java-based applications and microservices.

- Build and implement event-driven solutions using Apache Kafka.

- Develop and consume RESTful APIs for enterprise applications.

- Design and optimize Kafka producers, consumers, topics, and partitions.

- Collaborate with architects, business analysts, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

- Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.

- Troubleshoot and resolve performance, scalability, and reliability issues.

- Participate in application design discussions and technical solutioning.

- Develop unit tests and support automated testing initiatives.

- Ensure application security, maintainability, and operational excellence.

Mandatory Skills

Core Java

- Java 8/11/17

- Multithreading

- Collections Framework

- Exception Handling

- JVM Concepts

Frameworks





- Spring Boot

- Spring MVC

- Spring Data JPA

- Spring Security

Messaging & Streaming

- Apache Kafka

- Kafka Producers and Consumers

- Kafka Streams

- Event-Driven Architecture

- Message Queue Concepts

Microservices

- Microservices Architecture

- REST APIs

- API Development & Integration

Database

- SQL

- Oracle / PostgreSQL / MySQL

Development Practices

- Object-Oriented Design

- Design Patterns

- Unit Testing (JUnit, Mockito)

- Git Version Control

Preferred Skills

- Azure Cloud or AWS Cloud

- Docker

- Kubernetes

- CI/CD Pipelines

- Splunk / Dynatrace Monitoring

- Agile/Scrum Methodology

- Performance Tuning and Optimization

Desired Candidate Profile

- Solid hands-on experience in Java and Kafka development.

- Experience building high-volume, distributed, and real-time processing applications.

- Strong debugging and analytical skills.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

- Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment.

- Experience working in Agile project delivery teams.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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