Java Backend Developer with Kafka

Job Title: Java Backend Developer with Kafka About Us “Halcyon Labs, a Wipro company, is a global technology and management consulting firm. Awarded with Consultancy of the year in the British Bank Award and has been ranked Top 100 Best Companies for Women in India 2022 by Avtar & Seramount . With our presence across 32 cities across globe, we support 100+ clients across banking, financial and Energy sectors. We are recognized for our deep transformation execution and delivery. WHY JOIN CAPCO? You will work on engaging projects with the largest international and local banks, insurance companies, payment service providers and other key players in the industry. The projects that will transform the financial services industry. MAKE AN IMPACT Innovative thinking, delivery excellence and thought leadership to help our clients transform their business. Together with our clients and industry partners, we deliver disruptive work that is changing energy and financial services. #BEYOURSELFATWORK Halcyon Labs has a tolerant, open culture that values diversity, inclusivity, and creativity. CAREER ADVANCEMENT With no forced hierarchy at Halcyon Labs, everyone has the opportunity to grow as we grow, taking their career into their own hands. DIVERSITY & INCLUSION We believe that diversity of people and perspective gives us a competitive advantage. Job Title: Java Backend Developer with Kafka Location: Pune/ Bengaluru (Hybrid - 2 days a week from office) Experience: Min 5yrs in Java development Looking for Immediate joiners only Job Description Position: Java Backend with Kafka Location: Halcyon Labs Strategic Locations (Pune & Bengaluru Preferred) Experience: 5+ Years Work Mode: Hybrid (Halcyon Labs Office) Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend applications using Java 17 and Spring Framework 3.x. Build robust RESTful APIs and microservices to support enterprise-grade applications and digital platforms. Develop and optimize backend services with a focus on performance, reliability, security, and maintainability. Work closely with Product Owners, Architects, QA teams, and Frontend Developers to deliver high-quality solutions. Implement event-driven architectures and messaging solutions using Apache Kafka. Design and optimize database solutions using Oracle 19c, ensuring efficient query performance and data integrity. Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical design sessions. Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable fixes. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and engineering best practices throughout the software development lifecycle. Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience in Java 17 and modern Java development practices. Expertise in Spring Boot 3.x, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security, and Microservices Architecture. Solid experience designing and developing REST APIs and distributed systems. Strong knowledge of Oracle 19c, including query optimization, indexing, and performance tuning. Experience with Apache Kafka for event-driven and asynchronous processing. Good understanding of design patterns, object-oriented programming, and clean coding principles. Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and code quality tools. Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and collaborative engineering practices. Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills. Good to Have Experience with React.js and modern frontend development concepts. Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI. Knowledge of observability and monitoring tools such as Splunk, ELK, Grafana, or Prometheus. What We're Looking For Passionate backend engineers who enjoy building scalable and resilient enterprise applications. Professionals who can take ownership of features from design through deployment and support. Strong collaborators who thrive in cross-functional teams and contribute to engineering excellence. Developers who stay current with modern Java ecosystems and backend engineering best practices. If you are keen to join us, you will be part of an organization that values your contributions, recognizes your potential, and provides ample opportunities for growth. For more information, visit www.capco.com. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.