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Backend Developer

Backend Developer

QodeFranklin Township, Pennsylvania, United States
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Job Title : Lead Java Backend Developer with Kafka

Location : Pittsburgh, PA / Cleveland, OH / Dallas, TX

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Summary :

We are seeking a skilled Lead Java Backend Developer with hands-on experience in Kafka to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems. The ideal candidate will be proficient in building microservices, real-time data pipelines, and enterprise-grade backend platforms using Java and Kafka.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Develop and maintain high-performance Java-based microservices and REST APIs.
  • Design, implement, and manage Kafka-based messaging systems for real-time data streaming and processing.
  • Collaborate with architects, DevOps, and frontend teams to design scalable backend solutions.
  • Ensure systems are secure, scalable, maintainable, and performant.
  • Write unit, integration, and performance tests to ensure system quality.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot production issues and participate in on-call support if required.
  • Participate in code reviews and ensure best practices are followed.
  • Work in Agile / Scrum development environments and contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives.

Required Skills :

  • 10+ years of backend development experience with Java 8 / 11 / 17
  • Strong experience with Spring Boot , Spring Cloud , and REST APIs
  • Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka – producers, consumers, topics, partitions, offsets, etc.
  • Experience with Kafka Streams or Kafka Connect is a plus
  • Familiarity with event-driven architectures
  • Strong understanding of microservices architecture , asynchronous messaging , and distributed systems
  • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra)
  • Knowledge of CI / CD pipelines , Docker , and Kubernetes
  • Familiarity with monitoring / logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk)
  • Proficient with Git , Maven , or Gradle
  • Solid understanding of system design and performance tuning

    • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Exposure to schema registry , Avro / Protobuf , or Kafka security (SSL, SASL)
  • Understanding of OAuth2 , JWT , and security best practices
  • Bachelor’s or master’s in computer science, Engineering, or related field
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