Senior Java/Kafka Engineer

Job Summary:

They are skilled in project management, technology, and process optimization to deliver high-quality services to clients.

You will work hands-on with modern integration approaches including microservices, event-driven architecture, messaging, and APIs, while also leading delivery across project teams and stakeholders.

The Opportunity:

When you join PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs) as a Java Senior Associate, you’ll deliver high‑quality work in a collaborative managed services environment, building strong client relationships while supporting business‑critical systems.

Role Responsibilities:

Java Core:

• Develop and support Java / Spring Boot applications using microservices and cloud‑native architectures.
• Write clean, secure, and maintainable code, with unit/integration testing, code reviews, and CI/CD (Git, SonarQube).
• Work with product owners, architects, and DevOps teams to deliver scalable, production‑ready solutions.
• Support production stability through performance tuning, incident resolution, and root‑cause analysis.

Integration:

• Design and build enterprise integrations using REST APIs, event‑driven architecture, and Apache Kafka.
• Apply integration patterns to ensure scalability, reliability, observability, and security (OAuth2, mTLS).
• Support end‑to‑end integration delivery (design to operations) in a managed services environment.
• Maintain integration documentation and contribute to standards and continuous improvement.

What You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 4+ years of Java development experience using Java, Spring Boot, and integration engineering experience supporting enterprise production systems
• Strong experience with microservices and cloud‑native development
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Git/SCM, SonarQube, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
• Strong problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills
• Hands‑on experience with Kafka and other messaging platforms (e.g., ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus)
• Strong experience designing and running event‑driven and API‑based integrations
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and at least one cloud platform (Azure, AWS, GCP, OCI)
• Strong production operations mindset, including monitoring, performance tuning, and RCA
• Ability to lead modules or small teams and coordinate technical delivery

• Strong experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Hibernate/JPA
• Exposure to containerization using Docker and Kubernetes
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, App Insights)
• Demonstrated mentoring skills and ability to support small team execution
• Experience with event‑driven architecture using Kafka / RabbitMQ
• Familiarity with iPaaS, ESB/middleware, and API management platforms
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation)
• Understanding of API security concepts (OAuth2, JWT)
• Exposure to managed services or application support models
• Certifications such as AWS/Azure Architect, TOGAF, or equivalent
• Track record of improving integration reliability through observability, hardening, and standardization