Java Kafka Developer

Persistent Systems Limited; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Higher education support

Insurance coverage

Flexible hours

Accessible office

Job summary

Persistent Systems Limited in Pune is seeking an experienced Java Kafka specialist to design, develop, and support scalable enterprise applications. You will apply Java, Spring Boot, and microservices to deliver high‑volume, reliable systems.

You will work with engineers and stakeholders to build Kafka producers/consumers, REST APIs, and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring performance, security, and maintainability across environments. Hybrid work and a strong benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of hands-on enterprise Java development.
• Strong experience with Java, Spring Boot and microservices.
• Kafka-based event-driven architectures and REST APIs.
• Experience with SQL databases (Oracle / PostgreSQL / MySQL).
• Familiarity with build tools and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices.
• Design and implement Kafka-based event-driven solutions for high-volume systems.
• Build and consume RESTful APIs and integrate backend services with other systems.
• Work on Kafka producers, consumers, topics, partitions, offsets and consumer groups.
• Participate in design reviews, debugging, and production support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure scalability, security, and maintainability across environments.
• Support CI/CD, deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Core Java

Java 8+

Spring Boot

Kafka

Microservices

REST APIs

SQL Databases

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

Maven

Gradle

JUnit

Mockito

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

Oracle

Job description

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

We are looking for a Java Kafka professional with 8–10 years of experience to design, develop, and support scalable enterprise applications. The role requires strong hands‑on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, Kafka-based event‑driven architecture, REST APIs, and production‑grade application development. The candidate will work closely with engineering teams, architects, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable, high‑performance solutions.

• Location: Pune
• Experience: 8 to 10 Years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture
• Design and implement Kafka‑based event‑driven solutions for high‑volume, distributed systems
• Build and consume RESTful APIs and integrate backend services with upstream and downstream systems
• Work on Kafka producers, consumers, topics, partitions, offsets, consumer groups, and message processing flows
• Participate in application design, code reviews, debugging, performance tuning, and production support activities
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Ensure application scalability, reliability, security, and maintainability across environments
• Support CI/CD, deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting across development and production environments
• Follow engineering best practices for clean code, unit testing, documentation, and agile delivery

Expertise You'll Bring:

• Strong hands‑on experience in Core Java, Java 8+, Spring Boot, and backend application development
• Good experience with Apache Kafka including producers, consumers, topics, partitions, offsets, and consumer groups
• Experience in microservices architecture, REST APIs, distributed systems, and asynchronous messaging
• Strong understanding of object‑oriented programming, design patterns, data structures, and coding best practices
• Hands‑on experience with SQL databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar
• Experience with build tools and frameworks such as Maven, Gradle, JUnit, Mockito, Git, and CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of containerization and cloud platforms such as Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, or GCP is preferred
• Ability to troubleshoot production issues, analyze logs, tune performance, and resolve defects effectively
• Good communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaborate with distributed teams
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."