Java Backend Developer (Kafka)

About the Position

We are seeking a Java Backend Developer (Kafka) to join our team in Singapore. You will build and run cloud-native services on Microsoft Azure, design resilient microservices and event-driven integrations with Kafka, and optimize PostgreSQL data access. You will partner with product and engineering teams to ship reliable features from build to production.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain back-end services using Java, Kafka, and microservices
• Develop RESTful application programming interfaces (APIs) that are secure and scalable
• Implement event streaming and messaging patterns using Apache Kafka
• Build, deploy, and monitor cloud-native workloads on Microsoft Azure/AWS
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL schemas, queries, and performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features end to end
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and release activities
• Troubleshoot production issues and maintain clear technical documentation

Requirements

• Java proficiency with hands-on experience building back-end services
• Microservices experience including service design, observability, and resilience patterns
• RESTful APIs experience across design, implementation, and integration
• Microsoft Azure/AWS experience deploying and operating cloud services
• Apache Kafka experience with producers, consumers, and event-driven design
• PostgreSQL experience with schema design, indexing, and query tuning
• Problem-solving ability to debug issues across services and environments
• Clear communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional teams

Nice to Have

• Experience with containerization and orchestration such as Docker and Kubernetes (K8s)
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines
• Experience with automated testing practices for back-end services

We Offer

By choosing EPAM, you're getting a job at one of the most loved workplaces according to Newsweek 2021, 2022, and 2023. Employee ideas are the main driver of our business. We have a very supportive environment where your voice matters. You will be challenged while working side-by-side with the best talent globally. We work with top-notch technologies, constantly seeking new industry trends and best practices. We offer a transparent career path and an individual roadmap to engineer your future and accelerate your journey. At EPAM, you can find vast opportunities for self-development: online courses and libraries, mentoring programs, partial grants of certification, and experience exchange with colleagues around the world. You will learn, contribute, and grow with us.