Java/Kafka Developer
First seen by Alion on Sep 17, 2026.
Role : Java Developer - Kafka
Experience : 6 - 12 Years
Location : Pune
Employment Type : Full-Time
Job Overview :
We are looking for an experienced Java Developer with strong Apache Kafka expertise to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance applications and distributed systems. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, Kafka, REST APIs, and enterprise application development.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design, develop, and maintain robust applications using Java and Spring Boot.
- Develop scalable and resilient microservices-based applications.
- Design and implement event-driven solutions using Apache Kafka.
- Develop Kafka producers and consumers and manage topics, partitions, offsets, and consumer groups.
- Implement RESTful APIs and integrate applications with internal and external systems.
- Work on application performance optimization, troubleshooting, and production support.
- Implement error handling, logging, monitoring, and exception management.
- Collaborate with architects, business analysts, QA teams, and other developers to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding and design standards.
- Analyze technical requirements and provide effective solutions.
- Troubleshoot complex application and integration issues in development and production environments.
Mandatory Technical Skills :
- Strong hands-on experience in Core Java / Java 8+.
- Strong experience with Spring Boot and Spring Framework.
- Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka.
- Good understanding of Kafka Producers, Consumers, Topics, Partitions, Consumer Groups, and Offsets.
- Strong experience in Microservices Architecture.
- Experience developing and integrating REST APIs.
- Good knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
- Experience with Git and CI/CD practices.
- Good understanding of application security, performance, and scalability.
Good to Have :
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Experience with messaging technologies apart from Kafka.
- Knowledge of distributed systems and event-driven architecture.
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Exposure to monitoring tools and application performance management.
Candidate Profile :
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Good communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
- Experience handling enterprise-scale applications and production environments.
Skills
Java, Kafka, Spring Boot, RESTful API, SQL, Cloud, Microservices Architecture, AWS