Java Backend Developer (Kafka)

EPAM Systems, Inc.; Singapore; Remote; SGD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. is seeking a Java Backend Developer (Kafka) to design and build cloud-native services on Microsoft Azure, and to engineer resilient microservices with event-driven Kafka integrations.

You will optimize PostgreSQL data access and collaborate with product and engineering teams to ship reliable features from build to production. You will design, develop and operate RESTful APIs, implement streaming patterns with Kafka, and ensure observability and reliability across services.

Qualifications

• Java proficiency with hands-on experience building back-end services.
• Microservices experience including service design, observability and resilience patterns.
• RESTful APIs experience across design, implementation and integration.
• Azure/AWS cloud experience deploying and operating cloud services.
• Kafka experience with producers, consumers and event-driven design.
• PostgreSQL experience with schema design, indexing and query tuning.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain back-end services using Java, Kafka and microservices.
• Develop RESTful APIs that are secure and scalable.
• Implement event streaming and messaging patterns using Apache Kafka.
• Build, deploy and monitor cloud-native workloads on Azure/AWS.
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL schemas, queries and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features end to end.
• Participate in code reviews, testing and release activities.
• Troubleshoot production issues and maintain clear technical documentation.

Skills

Java

Microservices

REST APIs

Apache Kafka

PostgreSQL

Cloud - Azure/AWS

Docker & Kubernetes

Debugging & Troubleshooting

Communication

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

We are seeking a Java Backend Developer (Kafka). You will build and run cloud-native services on Microsoft Azure, design resilient microservices and event-driven integrations with Kafka and optimize PostgreSQL data access. You will partner with product and engineering teams to ship reliable features from build to production.ResponsibilitiesDesign, build and maintain Back-end services using Java, Kafka and microservicesDevelop RESTful application programming interfaces (APIs) that are secure and scalableImplement event streaming and messaging patterns using Apache KafkaBuild, deploy and monitor cloud-native workloads on Microsoft Azure/ AWSDesign and optimize PostgreSQL schemas, queries and performanceCollaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features end to endParticipate in code reviews, testing and release activitiesTroubleshoot production issues and maintain clear technical documentationRequirementsJava proficiency with hands-on experience building Back-end servicesMicroservices experience including service design, observability and resilience patternsRESTful APIs experience across design, implementation and integrationMicrosoft Azure/ AWS experience deploying and operating cloud servicesApache Kafka experience with producers, consumers and event-driven designPostgreSQL experience with schema design, indexing and query tuningProblem-solving ability to debug issues across services and environmentsClear communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional teamsNice to haveExperience with containerization and orchestration such as Docker and Kubernetes (K8s)Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelinesExperience with automated testing practices for Back-end servicesWe offerBy choosing EPAM, you're getting a job at one of the most loved workplaces according to Newsweek 2021 & 2022&2023.Employee ideas are the main driver of our business. We have a very supportive environment where your voice mattersYou will be challenged while working side-by-side with the best talent globally. We work with top-notch technologies, constantly seeking new industry trends and best practicesWe offer a transparent career path and an individual roadmap to engineer your future & accelerate your journeyAt EPAM, you can find vast opportunities for self-development: online courses and libraries, mentoring programs, partial grants of certification, and experience exchange with colleagues around the world. You will learn, contribute, and grow with usLife at EPAM- EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. EPAM has been expanding in Singapore since 2013 and delivering the best solutions to our customers. As a recognized leader, EPAM Singapore achieved Great Place to Work Certification in 2023 and is committed to providing our team with inspiring careers.- You will have the opportunity to work with fellow talented technologists and accelerate your career by participating in our numerous upskilling, training, and certification programs. That is why EPAM Singapore was awarded Gold for Best In-House Certification Programmes in the Employee Experience Awards 2023 and Silver in the SkillsFuture Employers Awards 2022 for our efforts in championing employees' skills development and building a lifelong learning culture at the workplace. You can also look forward to developing holistically with the multiracial festivals and various wellness and cultural activities organized by our passionate colleagues here.