Java Kafka Developer

EXL • Pittsburgh, PA

3d

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Java Kafka Developer with strong Kafka expertise to design, develop, and support high-performance, event-driven applications. This role involves building and managing event-driven systems using Apache Kafka, developing Java-based enterprise applications with Spring Boot and microservices architecture, and ensuring the high availability and performance of these applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and resilient solutions.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of experience in software development with strong focus on Java / J2EE technologies.
• Proven experience in programming microservices-based applications.
• Strong knowledge of Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Hibernate, REST APIs.
• Hands-on experience writing queries with Oracle and MSSQL Databases.
• Good understanding of containerization technologies like OCP, Docker, Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, Jenkins, and automated testing tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead technical teams.
• Strong hands-on 8+ years of experience as Java Developer with strong Kafka expertise to design, develop, and support high-performance, event driven applications.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications in AWS/Azure/GCP or Java technologies.
• Experience with event-driven architecture, messaging systems like Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Exposure to SAFE Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java based enterprise applications using Spring Boot and microservices architecture.
• Build and manage event driven systems using Apache Kafka, including producers, consumers, topics, partitions, and schemas.
• Collaborate with architects, business analysts, and DevOps teams to deliver scalable and resilient solutions.
• Implement RESTful APIs and integrate with downstream and upstream systems.
• Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and performance tuning of Kafka and Java applications.
• Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues and solution development.

Benefits

• The posted range is the hiring range for this role — a subset of the broader range available to employees over time — and reflects base salary across our national hiring scale. Final offers are based on several factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, internal pay equity, work location, market conditions for the role, and the specific scope and responsibilities of the position. The top of the range is reserved for candidates who notably exceed the requirements; the lower end applies to those with less experience or fewer preferred qualifications. For positions based in higher-cost zones (e.g., California, New York, New Jersey), actual compensation may exceed the posted range; your recruiter will share specifics during the process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed