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# Spring Boot Technical Specialist - Kafka

- **Company:** HCLTech
- **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, Application Performance Management, Performance Tuning, Software Systems, Enterprise Software Applications, Spring-boot, Event Driven Architecture, Apache Kafka, Api Design, Restful APIs, Stream Processing, Data Pipelines, Microservices
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://nl.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=580f1d22c5fc1321

## About the Role

1. Proficiency in spring boot framework for building java based enterprise applications.
 2. Experience working with apache kafka for building real-time data streaming applications.
 3. Strong understanding of microservices architecture and its implementation using spring boot.
 4. Knowledge of restful web services and api development using spring boot.
 5. Familiarity with messaging queues, event driven architecture, and data processing pipelines with kafka.
 6. Experience in troubleshooting and performance tuning of spring boot and kafka applications.
 7. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic team environment.
Other Requirements
1.Relevant certifications in springboot and kafka technologies would be a plus.
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## Description

The Technical Specialist will be responsible for developing and maintaining applications using spring boot and Kafka. They will play a key role in the design, development, testing, and deployment of software solutions within the spring boot and Kafka ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities

 1. Design and implement high-quality, scalable, and efficient software solutions using spring boot and kafka.
 2. Collaborate with cross functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
 3. Troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing software applications built on spring boot and kafka.
 4. Optimize application performance and ensure high levels of security and data protection.
 5. Stay updated on emerging technologies in the spring boot and kafka domains and propose recommendations for continuous improvement.


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