Java Backend Developer; Coding - Alpharetta, GA; Locals

Hiring | Java Backend Developer (80% Coding)

Location: Alpharetta, GA (
Local GA Candidates Only
)

Experience: 8+ Years

Visa: W2 or 1099 Only

• Local Georgia candidates only
• In-person interview is mandatory

We are looking for a highly skilled Java Backend Developer with strong expertise in Java
, SQL, Apache Kafka, and Microservices to build high-performance, real-time, data-driven applications.

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based microservices applications
• Build scalable, high-throughput data pipelines using Apache Kafka
• Develop and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and database performance
• Design and integrate RESTful APIs with enterprise applications
• Develop Kafka producers, consumers, streams, topics, and messaging workflows
• Deploy and manage applications using Docker and Kubernetes
• Perform code reviews and ensure best coding practices
• Troubleshoot production issues related to Kafka, databases, and application performance
• Collaborate in Agile/Scrum teams to deliver scalable backend solutions

• 8+ years of Java Development experience (Java 8+)
• Strong expertise in Spring Boot and Spring Cloud
• Advanced SQL development and database optimization
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka (Streams, Producers, Consumers, Topic Management, Partitioning & Replication)
• Strong Microservices Architecture experience
• REST API development and integration
• Docker & Kubernetes
• CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git Lab CI, etc.)
• Experience with relational databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL)
• Strong debugging and performance tuning skills

• Real-time data streaming experience
• RabbitMQ knowledge
• Experience building enterprise-scale Kafka data pipelines
• Open-source Kafka contributions (preferred)