Java Backend Engineer – Kafka, SQL & Microservices

Synechron, Inc._USA Company; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Global opportunities

Paid time off

Comprehensive insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Synechron is seeking a highly skilled Java Developer with strong SQL and Apache Kafka expertise to design, develop, and deploy microservices architectures for real-time data processing. The role emphasizes scalable pipelines, RESTful APIs, Docker/Kubernetes deployment, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced financial services environment.

Base salary in Alpharetta, GA ranges $105k–$110k annually, plus comprehensive benefits.

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.

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 development

SQL

Apache Kafka

Microservices

Spring Boot

Docker

Kubernetes

RESTful APIs

DevOps

CI/CD

Tools

Kafka

Kafka Streams

MySQL

PostgreSQL

NoSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

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 for real-time data processing. The role emphasizes scalable pipelines, RESTful APIs, Docker/Kubernetes deployment, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced financial services environment.

Base salary in Alpharetta, GA ranges $105k–$110k annually, plus comprehensive benefits.