Lead Java Developer

Tata Consultancy Services; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services in Bengaluru is seeking a Java Spring Boot Microservices Developer with Kafka to join our engineering team. You will design, develop, and maintain high-performance microservices, focusing on scalability, resilience, and real-time data streaming.

You will implement Kafka producers/consumers, RESTful APIs, and containerize services with Docker, deploying them on Kubernetes. Collaboration with cross‑functional teams and adherence to CI/CD practices will be essential.

Qualifications

• Proven Java development experience with Spring Boot and microservices.
• Hands-on Kafka experience including producers/consumers.
• Experience building RESTful APIs.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Agile/Scrum methodology knowledge.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
• Implement event-driven architectures with Apache Kafka.
• Develop Kafka producers and consumers with partitioning and error handling.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs for inter-service communication.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful deployment.
• Containerize with Docker and orchestrate on Kubernetes (EKS).
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, tests, and deployments.
• Monitor and optimize performance, resource usage, and reliability of microservices and Kafka components.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to microservices and Kafka pipelines.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Apache Kafka

REST APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud Platforms

Agile/Scrum

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Java Spring Boot Microservices Developer with Kafka

Exp-8 to 12 years

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and resilient microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
• Implement and optimize event-driven architectures utilizing Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming and asynchronous communication.
• Develop Kafka producers and consumers for efficient message handling, including partitioning, consumer group management, and error handling.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs for seamless communication between microservices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (front-end developers, QA, DevOps) to ensure successful integration and deployment of microservices.
• Containerize microservices using Docker and orchestrate deployments in platforms like Kubernetes (e.g., EKS).
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, tests, and deployments.
• Monitor and optimize the performance, resource utilization, and reliability of microservices and Kafka components.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to microservices, Kafka pipelines, and associated infrastructure.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in coding, testing (unit, integration), and design patterns.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for microservices, Kafka configurations, and architectural designs.

Required Experience

• Proven experience in Java development, with a strong focus on Spring Boot and microservices architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka, including developing producers, consumers, and understanding its ecosystem.
• Experience with building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is often preferred.
• Knowledge of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL).
• Understanding of software development methodologies (Agile/Scrum).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.