Java Kafka Developer

Location:
Pittsburgh, PA or Cleveland, OH (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)

We are hiring an experienced Java Kafka Developer to join a fast-paced team building enterprise-scale, event-driven applications. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals who enjoy designing scalable distributed systems and working with modern Java technologies.

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise Java applications using Spring Boot and Microservices.
• Build and support event-driven applications using Apache Kafka.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs with enterprise systems.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Work with SQL and No
  
  SQL databases for high-volume data processing.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and sprint planning.
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with architects, Dev Ops engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Develop reusable, modular, and maintainable code.
• Work with XML and JSON data formats for system integrations.

• 8+ years of hands-on Java development experience.
• Strong expertise in Apache Kafka (Producers, Consumers, Topics, Partitions, Schemas).
• Experience with Spring Boot and Microservices architecture.
• Experience working with on-premises Big Data environments such as Hadoop and No
  
  SQL platforms.
• Experience with Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or similar databases.
• Hands-on experience with Git, Maven/Gradle, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.