Java Backend Engineer — Kafka & SQL

re-zoo-me; Alpharetta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Opportunity to work abroad

Paid annual leave

Maternity/Paternity leave

Comprehensive insurance

Retirement plan

Education policy

Commuter benefits

Udemy for Business

Coaching opportunities

Cutting-edge projects

Flat organization

Diverse culture

Job summary

Synechron is seeking a highly skilled Java Developer with strong SQL and Apache Kafka expertise to design, develop, and deploy microservices architectures that are scalable, data‑driven and highly reliable, enabling real‑time processing across complex systems. This role emphasizes real-time data processing, robust data pipelines, and seamless integration with Kafka messaging.

Based in Alpharetta, GA, the base salary is $105k–$110k per year plus benefits, with opportunities to work on

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Java development (Java 8 or higher) with a focus on data‑intensive applications.
• Strong expertise in SQL, including complex query writing, database optimization, and stored procedures.
• Deep understanding of Apache Kafka architecture, including Kafka Streams, producer/consumer patterns, topic management, partitioning, and replication.
• Hands‑on experience integrating Kafka with microservices for real‑time data processing.
• Solid experience with microservices architecture design, RESTful APIs, and service‑oriented development.
• Familiarity with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and related frameworks.
• Proficiency with containerization (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of relational (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases as needed.
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.).
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and optimize database and messaging system performance.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java‑based microservices applications with a focus on efficient data processing and real‑time messaging.
• Architect and implement robust data pipelines utilizing Kafka streams, topics, producers, and consumers to facilitate high‑throughput, fault‑tolerant data exchange.
• Develop complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and optimize database operations for relational databases.
• Seamlessly integrate microservices with Kafka messaging systems, ensuring reliable and secure message flow.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and other developers to create scalable solutions that leverage Kafka's capabilities.
• Build and consume RESTful APIs, and integrate with third‑party services while ensuring data consistency and integrity.
• Utilize containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools like Kubernetes for deployment, scaling, and management of services.
• Write clean, well‑documented code following best practices, emphasizing high‑performance database interactions and messaging.
• Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and maintain high‑quality software.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to database performance, Kafka message delivery, and system reliability.
• Participate actively in Agile/Scrum teams, delivering features iteratively, with a focus on data and messaging architecture.
• Stay current with emerging technologies related to SQL, Kafka, microservices, and data streaming, incorporating best practices into development.

Skills

Java

SQL

Kafka

Kafka Streams

REST APIs

Spring Boot

Spring Cloud

Docker

Kubernetes

Data pipelines

CI/CD

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Job description

Synechron is seeking a highly skilled Java Developer with strong SQL and Apache Kafka expertise to design, develop, and deploy microservices architectures that are scalable, data‑driven and highly reliable, enabling real‑time processing across complex systems. This role emphasizes real-time data processing, robust data pipelines, and seamless integration with Kafka messaging.

Based in Alpharetta, GA, the base salary is $105k–$110k per year plus benefits, with opportunities to work on