Java Backend Developer with AWS

Shrewd Techlink Services; Chennai District, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Shrewd Techlink Services in Chennai/Bangalore is seeking a Java Backend Developer to build scalable, cloud-native backend applications using Java, Spring Boot, AWS, and Kafka. The role focuses on event-driven microservices, RESTful APIs, and robust integration with AWS services, Docker, and Kubernetes in an Agile environment.

The ideal candidate should have 5–15 years of hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, microservices, Kafka, and cloud deployments, along with strong problem-solving

Qualifications

• 5-15 years of backend development experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Strong knowledge of microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka (Producers, Consumers, Topics, Partitions).
• Experience with AWS Cloud Services (EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, IAM, API Gateway).
• Proficient in relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) and exposure to NoSQL databases.
• Familiar with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) and Git.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Develop and maintain event-driven applications using Apache Kafka.
• Build and deploy cloud-native applications on AWS.
• Design and implement REST APIs and microservices.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability of applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and production support.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues efficiently.

Skills

Java 8/11/17

Spring Boot

Microservices Architecture

Apache Kafka

RESTful APIs

Hibernate/JPA

SQL databases

NoSQL databases

CI/CD

Git

Messaging patterns

Distributed systems

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Title

Java Backend Developer AWS & Kafka

Location

Chennai & Bangalore - Onsite

Experience

5 - 15 Years

Employment Type

Full-time

We are looking for an experienced Java Backend Developer with strong expertise in AWS and Apache Kafka to build scalable, high-performance backend applications and event-driven microservices. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience developing cloud-native applications using Java and Spring Boot while working in an Agile environment.

Required Skills

• Strong experience in Java 8/11/17 and Spring Boot
• Expertise in Microservices Architecture
• Hands‑on experience with Apache Kafka (Producers, Consumers, Topics, Partitions)
• Experience with AWS Cloud Services such as EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, IAM, API Gateway
• Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs
• Experience with Hibernate/JPA
• Good understanding of SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) and exposure to NoSQL databases
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI
• Version control using Git
• Understanding of messaging patterns and distributed systems
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Develop and maintain event-driven applications using Apache Kafka.
• Build and deploy cloud-native applications on AWS.
• Design and implement REST APIs and microservices.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and production support.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues efficiently.