Senior Java Developer (Kafka & Financial background) :: W2 :: Remote
Job Title: Senior Java Developer (10+ YOE) Location: Remote Domain: Must have Financial Services Experience Job Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Java Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise applications in a fast-paced financial services environment. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, AWS, and Kafka, along with deep experience working on high-volume, distributed financial systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop high-performance, scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot
- Build and maintain microservices-based architecture for financial applications
- Develop event-driven systems using Kafka for real-time data processing
- Deploy and manage applications in AWS cloud environment
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architects, QA, and business stakeholders
- Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical planning
- Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and financial industry standards
- Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions
Required Skills · 10+ years of experience in Java development · Strong expertise in Core Java, Java 8+ features · Hands-on experience with Spring Boot / Spring Framework · Experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, etc.) · Strong experience with Apache Kafka / event-driven architecture · Background in Financial Services / Banking / Capital Markets (Mandatory) · Experience with Microservices and REST APIs · Strong understanding of SQL and database design Preferred Skills · Experience with distributed systems and high-volume transaction processing · Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.) · Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) · Exposure to monitoring tools and logging frameworks