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Posted 19 Sep 2025

Java Developer - Kafka

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CGI India Global Delivery Center
Posted
19 Sep 2025

About the role

Job Title: Senior Java Developer with Kafka Experience

Location: Hyderabad, India

Experience: 5+ Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Mode: [On-site / Hybrid / Remote - Choose based on your needs]

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Developer with strong experience in Apache Kafka to join our dynamic team in Hyderabad. The ideal candidate should have a solid background in backend development, event-driven architecture, and distributed systems. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable applications and integrating with real-time data pipelines.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and maintain Java-based backend services and applications.
  • Integrate and optimize real-time data streaming using Apache Kafka.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver new features.
  • Work on microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
  • Optimize application performance and scalability.
  • Ensure best practices in code quality, testing, and deployment (CI/CD).
  • Monitor and troubleshoot production issues related to Java applications and Kafka pipelines.
  • Maintain proper documentation of software architecture and implementations.
Required Skills & Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience in Java (Core & Advanced) development.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Apache Kafka (topics, producers, consumers, streaming, etc.).
  • Proficiency in Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and REST APIs.
  • Experience in microservices architecture and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
  • Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra).
  • Good understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and data structures.
  • Experience with Maven/Gradle, Git, and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, etc.).
  • Knowledge of monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) is a plus.
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
  • Knowledge of Kafka Streams, Kafka Connect, or Schema Registry (Avro/Protobuf).
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.


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