Java Developer

Insight Global; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Sunnyvale, California is seeking a skilled engineer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance Java microservices using Spring Boot. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise with cloud Kubernetes deployments and building event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka.

This role emphasizes collaboration and problem-solving while adhering to high code quality standards. Candidates should have strong experience with RESTful APIs and continuous improvement commitment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Java (preferably Java 17 or higher) and Spring Boot.
• Hands-on expertise with cloud Kubernetes platforms and microservices.
• Proven track record in developing RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java microservices on Spring Boot.
• Build event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka.
• Monitor and resolve production incidents.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Kubernetes

Apache Kafka

RESTful APIs

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Cassandra

Redis

Tools

CI/CD tools

Automated testing frameworks

Job description

We are seeking a skilled engineer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance Java microservices using Spring Boot, deployed on cloud Kubernetes platforms. The ideal candidate will have experience building event-driven architectures with Apache Kafka, developing RESTful APIs following OpenAPI standards, and designing scalable data models across both relational and non-relational databases.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java microservices on Spring Boot, deployed in Kubernetes cloud environments
• Build and optimize event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka for real-time data pipelines and asynchronous workflows
• Develop RESTful APIs adhering to OpenAPI standards, ensuring backward compatibility and disciplined versioning
• Design and optimize relational and non-relational data models for scalability and performance
• Write clean, testable code with a minimum of 80% unit test coverage; integrate with CI/CD pipelines
• Monitor, triage, and resolve production incidents, focusing on root cause elimination and SLA adherence
• Participate in code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and champion engineering best practices across the team

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail]. To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

• Strong experience with Java (preferably Java 17 or higher) and Spring Boot
• Hands‑on expertise with Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Cassandra, and Redis
• Proven track record in developing RESTful APIs and maintaining high code quality standards
• Experience with CI/CD tools and automated testing frameworks
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and commitment to continuous improvement
• Strong communication and mentoring abilities