- Total Experience : 5 to 10 Years
- No of Openings : 1
- Type : On site
- Location : Plano [USA]
- Job Post Date : 17/02/2026
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About The Job
We are looking for a skilled Java API Developer to join our development team and contribute to the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance APIs. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and experience building event-driven architectures with Apache Kafka. You will also work extensively with AWS services, including Lambda, to deploy and manage serverless applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy robust RESTful APIs and microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
- Implement event-driven messaging solutions using Apache Kafka (Confluent Kafka preferred).
- Develop and manage serverless functions using AWS Lambda and integrate them with other AWS services (API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, etc.).
- Ensure APIs are scalable, secure, and optimized for performance in a cloud environment.
- Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and QA teams to define API specifications and deliver end-to-end solutions.
- Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following industry best practices.
- Participate in code reviews, troubleshoot production issues, and provide technical guidance to junior developers.
- Work in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver features iteratively.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional software development experience.
- Strong proficiency in Core Java (Java 8/11/17) and Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Data).
- Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka (producers, consumers, streams, and Kafka Connect); Confluent Kafka is a strong plus.
- Solid experience with AWS cloud services, particularly AWS Lambda, API Gateway, S3, EC2, and CloudWatch.
- Experience designing and documenting RESTful APIs (OpenAPI/Swagger).
- Familiarity with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) and ORM frameworks like Hibernate.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and build tools (Maven/Gradle).
- Strong understanding of microservices architecture, distributed systems, and design patterns.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Confluent Kafka ecosystem (Schema Registry, KSQL, Kafka Streams).
- Exposure to containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, EKS).
- Familiarity with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Knowledge of security best practices for API development (OAuth2, JWT, API Keys).
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