Staff Engineer, Java, Docker, Kafka

REQUIREMENTS:

• Total experience 5.5 years
• Strong hands-on experience with Java 17, Spring Boot, Spring WebFlux, and Microservices architecture
• Expertise in designing scalable enterprise applications with HLD and LLD preparation
• Strong experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven architectures
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration platforms
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure
• Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Couchbase) and SQL databases (PostgreSQL)
• Strong understanding of CI/CD practices using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and DevOps methodologies
• Experience with API testing and validation tools such as Postman
• Hands-on experience with Agile development methodologies and best practices
• Experience with BDD and automated testing frameworks such as Cucumber
• Knowledge of observability and monitoring tools such as Splunk and New Relic
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and develop high-performance, scalable microservices using Java 17, Spring Boot, and Spring WebFlux
• Create and review high-level and low-level designs while ensuring adherence to security and architectural standards
• Implement event-driven solutions using Apache Kafka and modern integration patterns
• Develop and deploy containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes
• Collaborate with DevOps, QA, and Product teams to ensure high-quality software delivery
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support automated deployments and releases
• Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, product demonstrations, and release planning
• Monitor application performance and reliability using observability and monitoring tools
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes, coding standards, and engineering practices
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring while ensuring scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions are delivered consistently

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related fields