HMG AMERICA LLC

Kafka Developer

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This role is for a Kafka Developer on a remote contract, requiring strong expertise in Apache Kafka and event-driven architectures. Key skills include Java or Scala development, real-time data processing, and familiarity with cloud platforms.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
Unknown
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🗓️ - Date
July 21, 2026
🕒 - Duration
Unknown
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🏝️ - Location
Remote
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📄 - Contract
Unknown
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🔒 - Security
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
United States
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#REST (Representational State Transfer) #Debugging #AWS (Amazon Web Services) #Azure #Agile #Data Integration #GCP (Google Cloud Platform) #REST API #Scala #Microservices #Apache Kafka #Data Processing #DevOps #Kafka (Apache Kafka) #Cloud #Java
Role description
Job Title: Kafka Developer Location: Remote Employment Type: Contract Job Description: We are looking for a skilled Kafka Developer to join our team on a remote contract engagement. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Apache Kafka and event-driven architectures, with experience developing scalable real-time data streaming solutions. Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and maintain Kafka-based streaming applications. • Build producers, consumers, and Kafka Streams applications. • Develop real-time data integration solutions using Kafka. • Monitor and optimize Kafka cluster performance. • Troubleshoot production issues and ensure high availability. • Collaborate with application development and DevOps teams. Required Qualifications: • Strong hands-on experience with Apache Kafka. • Experience with Java or Scala-based application development. • Knowledge of distributed systems and event-driven architecture. • Experience with messaging platforms and real-time data processing. • Familiarity with REST APIs, microservices, and cloud environments. • Strong debugging and performance tuning skills. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams, or Confluent Platform. • Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. • Experience working in Agile development environments.