Job Title: Senior Java Backend Developer
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Experience: 8+ years
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Java Backend Developer to build and support microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and Kafka. You will develop APIs, process real-time events, and deploy applications using modern DevOps tools.
Responsibilities
- Develop backend services and REST APIs using Java and Spring Boot
- Build Kafka producers and consumers for real-time event processing
- Secure applications using Spring Security and JWT
- Write and optimize SQL queries and fix database issues
- Deploy applications using Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes
- Run performance tests using JMeter or Gatling
- Integrate Generative AI / LLM features into backend services
Required Skills
- Core Java
- Spring Boot and Microservices
- Apache Kafka
- Spring Security and JWT
- SQL (including window functions)
- Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes
- Strong coding and problem-solving skills
Nice to Have
- JMeter or Gatling
- Generative AI / LLM experience
- Cloud experience (AWS, GCP, or Azure)