Java Kafka Lead

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This role is for a Java Kafka Lead, remote for 16+ months, requiring 10+ years in Java and 5+ years with Kafka. Key skills include AWS technologies, Angular, SQL, and experience in data modeling. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is essential.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
💰 - Day rate
Unknown
Unknown
🗓️ - Date discovered
April 26, 2025
🕒 - Project duration
More than 6 months
🏝️ - Location type
Remote
📄 - Contract type
Unknown
🔒 - Security clearance
Unknown
📍 - Location detailed
Washington, DC
🧠 - Skills detailed
#EC2 #API (Application Programming Interface) #REST (Representational State Transfer) #GIT #Code Reviews #Aurora #AWS (Amazon Web Services) #Kafka (Apache Kafka) #SQS (Simple Queue Service) #SQL (Structured Query Language) #Agile #Data Modeling #SNS (Simple Notification Service) #Programming #DynamoDB #Lambda (AWS Lambda) #Scrum #Jenkins #Cloud #Data Pipeline #REST API #Databases #Java #Redshift #Angular #Jira #Data Integrity #S3 (Amazon Simple Storage Service)
Role description
Job Title: Java Kafka Lead Location: Remote with quarterly visits to client's location at Washington DC Duration: 16+ Months Must Have: Minimum 5+ years of Kafka experience 10+ years in Java programming at senior level Proficiency in messaging and data-streaming platforms Lead/ Architect level experience Essential Duties & Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned): Design, build, and maintain complex web applications, responsible for both front-end and back-end development. Conduct code reviews, provide feedback, and support team improvements. Write and maintain high-quality Java code, ensuring adherence to best practices. Perform Kafka configuration and/or administration. Write clean code for both front and back-end, optimizing performance, ensuring code quality, and staying updated with emerging technologies. Create and maintain data models to structure and organize data within various data sources, ensuring data integrity in complex enterprise. Write complex data operations to support high quality back-end development standards. Break down customer requirements with the Product Owner ensuring alignment with project goals. Working closely with Architects to ensure alignment with the overall solution design Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Science degree in related field from an accredited institution or equivalent experience 10+ years in Java programming at senior level 5+ years with Kafka Proficiency in messaging and data-streaming platforms Hands on development experience designing, developing with AWS technologies like S3, Lambda, Elastic Beanstalk, SQS, SNS, API Gateway, EC2, Data Pipeline, CloudWatch, CodeCommit and CloudFormation. Strong hands-on development experience in Angular, Java, J2EE, Spring, REST APIs and related server-side technologies. Extensive experience with AWS cloud development - Lambda, Kinesis, DynamoDB/Aurora, Redshift, NodeJs etc Solid hands-on experience with Kafka Kafka admin experience is a big plus. Experience in data modeling and/or design databases Proficiency in SQL and other data languages Expertise in continuous integration and continuous delivery, with tools like Git, Jenkins & JIRA in an agile scrum environment Proficiency in domain-oriented and event-driven design principles Experience in delivery of complex integration solutions Excellent analytical and communicational skills