Senior Java Integration Developer – Kafka & Azure

Role Summary

We are seeking a Senior Java Integration Developer with extensive practical expertise in Java, Kafka, and Azure integration technologies to architect, develop, and maintain enterprise-level integration solutions. The ideal individual will specialize in integration techniques beyond basic Java application development, operating across APIs, event-driven messaging systems, and resolving complex integration challenges to uphold system stability and performance.

Main Responsibilities

• Create and execute enterprise integration solutions leveraging Java, Kafka, and Azure services.
• Develop dependable RESTful APIs and event-driven messaging components.
• Construct and sustain Kafka infrastructure, including producers, consumers, topics, and event handlers.
• Facilitate connectivity among enterprise applications deployed on cloud and on-premises environments.
• Implement integration services with Java and Spring Boot frameworks.
• Diagnose and remedy intricate integration and production problems involving APIs and messaging systems.
• Enhance integration systems for improved performance, scalability, and fault tolerance.
• Setup monitoring, logging, alerting, and error management systems.
• Utilize Azure integration tools like Service Bus, Event Grid, Functions, Logic Apps, and API Management in solution delivery.
• Engage in CI/CD pipelines and DevOps routines related to integration projects.
• Collaborate closely with architects, subject matter experts, developers, and business units.
• Conduct root cause analyses followed by permanent remediation for production issues.
• Adhere to enterprise integration design patterns, coding standards, and security protocols.
• Contribute to architectural design, documentation, code review processes, and knowledge dissemination.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years professional experience in Java development.
• Proven proficiency with Java and Spring Boot development.
• Extensive experience with Apache Kafka components including producers, consumers, topics, partitions, consumer groups, offset management, Kafka Connect, and Schema Registry.
• Strong background in building enterprise integration solutions involving REST APIs and asynchronous event-driven architectures.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and its integration services such as Service Bus, Event Grid, Functions, Logic Apps, and API Management.
• Strong skills in SQL and database integration.
• Proficient with Git version control and experience working in CI/CD environments.
• Demonstrated capability in troubleshooting and supporting production environments.

Kafka Expertise Details

• Building and managing Kafka producers and consumers.
• Working with topics, partitions, consumer groups, and offset management.
• Knowledge of Kafka Connect and Schema Registry usage.
• Error handling strategies and retry mechanisms in Kafka.
• Designing for event-driven systems, performance tuning, and ensuring high availability and scalability of Kafka clusters.

Azure and Cloud Skills

• Experience in designing integrations within Azure cloud environment.
• Understanding native cloud integration design patterns.
• Familiarity with Azure monitoring and Application Insights.
• Exposure to Kubernetes, specifically Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), preferred.
• Understanding security aspects including authentication and authorization in cloud contexts.

Desirable Additional Skills

• Knowledge of Kafka Streams and microservices design.
• Experience with containerization tools like Docker.
• Infrastructure automation using Terraform.
• Familiarity with build tools such as Maven or Gradle.
• DevOps tools including Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Experience with enterprise integration platforms like MuleSoft, Boomi, or IBM App Connect.
• Understanding of OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and JWT protocols.