Lead Java Developer with Kafka

Title: Lead Java Developer with Kafka

Location: Dallas TX (Hybrid)

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Java Developer with expertise in Kafka to join our development team. You will be responsible for building and maintaining scalable, high-performance applications, focusing on integrating Apache Kafka for event-driven architectures and real-time data processing.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain backend services using Java (Spring Boot, etc.).
• Design and implement data streaming and messaging solutions using Apache Kafka.
• Work with Kafka Producers and Consumers to manage real-time data flow.
• Integrate Kafka with various microservices and other backend systems.
• Optimize Kafka configurations for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data streams and Kafka infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the system is scalable and resilient.

Requirements:

• Strong experience in Java development (Spring Boot, Hibernate, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka and message-driven architectures.
• Experience with Kafka tools like Kafka Streams, Kafka Connect, or KSQL.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and event-driven systems.
• Familiarity with databases (SQL or NoSQL) and messaging queues.
• Proficiency with version control systems like Git.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skill