Summary
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We are looking for a Java Kafka Developer to architect and maintain scalable backend services and event‑driven architectures. You will develop robust APIs, manage Kafka topics and consumer groups, and ensure high reliability in a distributed system environment.
Highlights
Design and maintain scalable backend services and event‑driven architectures using Java and Apache Kafka, ensuring high reliability and performance.
Description
Java Kafka Developer
Location: Calgary, AB (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled Java Kafka Developer to join our team in Calgary, AB.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in Java, Core Java, and Apache Kafka, with a solid understanding of backend application development, event-driven architecture, and distributed systems.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java and Core Java.Develop and implement event-driven applications and messaging solutions using Apache Kafka.Build and integrate RESTful APIs and backend services.Develop Kafka producers and consumers and manage topics, partitions, offsets, and consumer groups.Troubleshoot application, integration, and Kafka-related issues.Write clean, efficient, reusable, and maintainable Java code.Participate in code reviews, unit testing, debugging, and performance optimization.Collaborate with architects, developers, QA teams, and business stakeholders.Follow software development best practices, coding standards, and Agile methodologies.Required Skills
Strong hands-on experience with Java and Core Java.Solid experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven architecture.Strong understanding of Java collections, multithreading, exception handling, and OOP concepts.Experience developing backend applications and REST APIs.Good understanding of distributed systems and messaging concepts.Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Spring Boot / Spring Framework.Experience with microservices architecture.Knowledge of SQL and relational databases.Experience with Git, CI/CD, Docker, or Kubernetes is a plus.Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.5+ years of professional Java development experience, with strong hands-on Kafka experience preferred.
