Backend Developer (Java & Python) - 6 month extendable contract

Key Technical Skills:

• Java 11+ and Spring Boot
• Apache Kafka
• MariaDB / MySQL
• Elasticsearch
• MongoDB
• Python 3.11+ and FastAPI
• REST API Development
• Docker and Kubernetes
• Git and CI/CD Pipelines

Main Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java (Java 11+ / Spring Boot or equivalent).
• Develop and operate event-driven integrations using Apache Kafka, including producers, consumers, streams, and schema management.
• Design efficient data models and write performant queries against MariaDB or other relational databases.
• Implement search and analytics features using Elasticsearch, including index design and query optimization.
• Collaborate with Product, DevOps, QA, and other stakeholders to deliver reliable and scalable solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code while participating in code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance bottlenecks across application and database layers.
• Contribute to architectural decisions related to messaging, data storage, and service design.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and participate in deployment and production support activities as required.

Required Experience:

• Minimum 4+ years of professional experience in backend application development.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience with Apache Kafka or similar messaging platforms in production environments.
• Strong SQL skills with MariaDB/MySQL, including schema design, indexing, and query tuning.
• Experience with Elasticsearch, including index mapping and search query optimization.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, multithreading, and REST API development.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD workflows.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Confluent Schema Registry.
• Knowledge of Avro and Protobuf.
• Experience with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack.
• Knowledge of Redis or Memcached.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot and Claude Code.
• Familiarity with integrating AI coding tools into developer workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Python 3.11+ development and FastAPI framework.
• Experience using Java or Python libraries to process Word, Excel, PDF, and PowerPoint files.

To apply,simply click the "Apply" button or send your updated profile to [email protected] 

EA Licence No.:18S9405 / EA Reg. No.:R1330864

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