Experience with Kafka (preferred) REST based integrations with upstream/downstream systems Design, develop, and maintain Java based microservices Implement RESTful APIs adhering to enterprise design standards Develop and optimize SQL queries (E2 level) for transactional and reporting use cases Design and manage MongoDB schemas, indexes, and queries Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance of microservices Apply exception handling, logging, monitoring, and resiliency patterns Collaborate with Business Analysts, Architects, QA, and DevOps teams Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and defect resolution Support CI/CD pipelines, deployments, and production issues Follow secure coding and compliance standards