Backend Engineer (Java 17 + Kafka)

Talpro; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,600,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment solutions provider based in India is seeking a Backend Engineer with 3–6 years of experience to design and develop scalable backend systems. The ideal candidate should be skilled in Java 17+ and Spring Boot, with a strong understanding of Kafka and SQL. As part of a dynamic team, you will enhance backend services and optimize performance while ensuring system reliability. This is a full-time contract role.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of backend development experience.
• Experience with Java 17 or above.
• Strong knowledge of Spring Boot.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java 17+ and Spring Boot.
• Optimize Kafka-based streaming applications ensuring high throughput.
• Collaborate with teams to convert requirements into robust designs.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Kafka

SQL

Distributed Systems

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

TALPRO INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED | Full time

Talpro is leading the way in transforming the talent acquisition landscape. We deliver innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective recruitment solutions tailored to today’s business needs. Our mission is to offer comprehensive hiring strategies that address immediate recruitment demands while laying the groundwork for long-term success.

Job Description

Experience: 3–6 years

Max CTC: ₹16-19 LPA (Depending on Experience)

Engagement: 6 months Contract

Joining: Early / Immediate joiners only

About the Role

We are hiring a hands‑on Backend Engineer with strong design instincts and real-world experience building scalable, event‑driven systems. You will work on highly available backend services powered by Java 17+, Spring Boot, Kafka, and modern data stores. The role requires a self‑driven engineer who can independently deliver high-quality, production‑ready solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java 17+ and Spring Boot.
• Architect, build, and optimize Kafka‑based streaming applications ensuring high throughput & reliability.
• Design microservices and event‑driven architectures aligned with industry standards.
• Collaborate with product, QA, and engineering teams to convert requirements into robust technical designs.
• Optimize performance, implement observability, and ensure system scalability & health.
• Develop complex SQL queries, database schemas, and integration workflows.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform RCA, and deliver timely resolutions.
• Write clean, maintainable code with unit tests, conduct code reviews, and follow best engineering practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3–6 years of backend development experience.
• Java 17 or above
• Spring Boot
• Kafka (streaming apps, consumers/producers, schemas, partitions, offsets, scaling strategies)
• Solid understanding of data modeling, SQL, relational DBs, and query optimization.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong ownership mindset, problem-solving skills, and end-to-end delivery capability.
• Understanding of distributed systems, messaging patterns, and cloud-native principles.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, and automation.
• Exposure to NoSQL, caching systems (Redis/Memcached), or event processing frameworks.