Senior Java Developer

Job Summary

To design and build high-performance, real-time event-driven systems at scale, the remote contract Senior Java Developer will leverage deep expertise in Apache Kafka, collaborating with engineering and product teams to deliver scalable cloud-ready applications.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and scale Java-based microservices and distributed applications
• Build and maintain event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka
• Implement Kafka solutions, optimizing system performance and supporting CI/CD pipelines

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Java development in enterprise environments
• Hands-on expertise with Apache Kafka, including Kafka Streams and topic management
• Strong experience in building microservices and distributed systems
• Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and REST API development
• Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL or MongoDB