DEVELOPER L4

Wipro; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Job summary

Wipro in the United States is seeking an experienced Java Kafka Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Apache Kafka. The role focuses on building event-driven architectures, RESTful APIs, real-time data processing, and CI/CD integration within Agile teams, mentoring juniors and ensuring security and reliability of systems.

You will work with cross-functional teams, implement production-grade pipelines, and optimize JVM

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of hands-on Java development experience.
• Strong knowledge of Java 8/11/17, Spring Boot and Microservices.
• Experience with Apache Kafka, Kafka Streams, Kafka Connect and Schema Registry.
• Experience designing RESTful services (JAX-RS) and SQL databases (Oracle/SQL Server/MySQL).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise apps with Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, and Microservices.
• Build and support event-driven apps using Apache Kafka.
• Develop Kafka producers, consumers, topics, partitions, and consumer groups.
• Design REST APIs and integrate with internal/external systems.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable solutions.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and participate in Agile processes.
• Ensure security, performance, and reliability.
• Mentor junior developers and participate in code reviews.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

Apache Kafka

Kafka Streams

Kafka Connect

Schema Registry

Hibernate/JPA

SQL databases

JAX-RS

CI/CD tools

Git

Jenkins

Maven

Multithreading

JVM performance tuning

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS/Azure/GCP

NoSQL (MongoDB/Cassandra)

Oracle

SQL Server

MySQL

Splunk/Prometheus

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Java Kafka Developer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and Apache Kafka to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance applications. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience building event‑driven architectures, developing RESTful APIs, and implementing real‑time data processing solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications using Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, and Microservices.
• Build and support event‑driven applications using Apache Kafka.
• Develop Kafka producers, consumers, topics, partitions, and consumer groups.
• Design and implement REST APIs and integrate with internal and external systems.
• Work with distributed systems and real‑time streaming platforms.
• Troubleshoot application and Kafka‑related performance issues.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather requirements and deliver scalable solutions.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and participate in Agile development processes.
• Ensure application security, performance, and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers.

Required Skills

• Strong hands‑on experience in Java 8/11/17, Spring Boot, and Microservices.
• Experience with Apache Kafka, Kafka Streams, Kafka Connect, and Schema Registry.
• Expertise in RESTful Web Services (JAX‑RS).
• Experience with Hibernate/JPA and SQL databases (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL).
• Knowledge of event‑driven architecture and distributed systems.
• Experience with Git, Maven, Jenkins, and CI/CD tools.
• Strong understanding of multithreading, collections, and JVM performance tuning.
• Excellent debugging and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or Cassandra.
• Exposure to monitoring tools such as Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Deliver No. Performance Parameter Measure 1.Continuous Integration, Deployment & Monitoring of Software 100% error free on boarding & implementation, throughput %, Adherence to the schedule/ release plan 2.Quality & CSAT On-Time Delivery, Manage software, Troubleshoot queries, Customer experience, completion of assigned certifications for skill upgradation 3.MIS & Reporting 100% on time MIS & report generation

Mandatory Skills: Fullstack Java Enterprise .

Experience: 5-8 Years

The expected compensation for this role ranges from $60,000 to $135,000 .

Final compensation will depend on various factors, including your geographical location, minimum wage obligations, skills, and relevant experience. Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro's standard benefits including a full range of medical and dental benefits options, disability insurance, paid time off (inclusive of sick leave), other paid and unpaid leave options.

Applicants are advised that employment in some roles may be conditioned on successful completion of a post-offer drug screening, subject to applicable state law.

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