Java Tech Lead with AWS and Kafka

We are looking for an experienced Java Technical Lead with strong hands-on expertise in Java, AWS, Apache Kafka, and Apache Flink to lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native applications and real-time data streaming solutions., The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in building distributed systems, event-driven microservices, and high-throughput streaming applications. The candidate will be responsible for providing technical leadership, driving architecture and design decisions, mentoring developers, and ensuring the successful delivery of enterprise-level applications., * Lead the architecture, design, development, and implementation of enterprise Java applications.

• Develop scalable backend applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
• Design and implement real-time event-driven applications using Apache Kafka.
• Build and maintain real-time data streaming pipelines using Apache Flink.
• Design and deploy cloud-native applications using AWS services.
• Implement Kafka producers, consumers, topics, partitions, and consumer groups.
• Develop Flink applications involving stateful stream processing, event-time processing, windowing, checkpoints, and fault tolerance.
• Build highly scalable, distributed, and low-latency applications.
• Collaborate with architects, product managers, DevOps teams, and business stakeholders.
• Perform code reviews, establish development standards, and ensure code quality.
• Troubleshoot performance issues and optimize application scalability and reliability.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams while remaining actively involved in hands-on development., * Provide technical direction and guidance to development teams.
• Participate in architecture discussions and technical design reviews.
• Define coding standards and development best practices.
• Review code and ensure adherence to engineering standards.
• Mentor developers and support technical problem-solving.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely project delivery.

• 10+ years of experience in software development, primarily using Java.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java 8/11/17 or later.
• Extensive experience with Spring Boot, Spring Framework, and Microservices.
• Strong experience with AWS cloud services and cloud-native application development.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven architecture.
• Strong hands-on experience with Apache Flink for real-time stream processing.
• Experience designing and developing distributed systems and high-throughput applications.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, multithreading, concurrency, and design patterns.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and performance optimization skills.

AWS Technologies

Experience with AWS services such as:

• Amazon EC2
• Amazon EKS / ECS
• AWS Lambda
• Amazon S3
• Amazon MSK
• Amazon Kinesis
• AWS CloudWatch
• AWS IAM

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Kafka Streams and real-time data processing frameworks.
• Knowledge of Apache Flink state management, checkpoints, savepoints, and fault tolerance.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with Redis, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, or MongoDB.
• Experience with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, and ELK.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments., 1. Core Java / Advanced Java 2. Spring Boot / Microservices 3. AWS Cloud 4. Apache Kafka 5. Apache Flink 6. Distributed Systems 7. Event-Driven Architecture 8. Technical Leadership

Important: Candidates must have hands-on production experience with Java, AWS, Apache Kafka, and Apache Flink. Apache Flink experience is mandatory, not just Kafka Streams or general streaming experience.