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Senior Software Engineer (Java, Python, Kafka, Streaming)

Phoenix, AZ, US • Posted 14 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago

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Strategic Staffing Solutions

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Senior
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Engineer
Java
Python
Kafka
Stream

Summary

Senior Software Engineer (Java, Python, Kafka, Streaming)

Phoenix, AZ (Onsite/Hybrid)
? Contract: ~9 12 Months

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build and scale modern, event-driven applications within a large enterprise environment. This role focuses on backend development, real-time data processing, and microservices architecture, leveraging both Java and Python.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with streaming technologies (Kafka/Flink), reactive programming, and building high-performance APIs.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java (Spring Boot) and Python
Build and support event-driven architectures using Kafka
Develop real-time data pipelines and streaming solutions using Flink or similar technologies
Implement RESTful APIs and microservices
Apply reactive programming principles (e.g., WebFlux) to improve performance and scalability
Work with both NoSQL (MongoDB) and relational databases (Oracle)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions
Contribute to system design, performance tuning, and continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

4+ years of software engineering experience
Strong expertise in Java (Spring / Spring Boot)
2+ years of Python (backend or data-focused)
Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka
Experience with Flink or other streaming/data pipeline technologies
Strong understanding of REST APIs and microservices architecture
Experience with MongoDB and/or Oracle databases

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Reactive Programming (WebFlux or similar)
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
Familiarity with LLMs, prompt engineering, or agent-based architectures
Experience with modern AI frameworks or tools

Work Environment

Hybrid/onsite in Phoenix, AZ
Fast-paced, collaborative engineering team
Focus on modern architecture and real-time systems

Additional Notes

This is a hands-on engineering role (not purely design-focused)
Candidates should be comfortable working across multiple technologies (Java + Python)
Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship constraints is required

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

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Position Id: JOB-245741
Posted 14 hours ago

Company Info

About Strategic Staffing Solutions

Strategic Staffing Solutions (S³) is a woman-owned, global IT consulting and business services corporation that delivers staff augmentation, managed services, total workforce management programs and direct hire recruiting with industry expertise in financial services, energy and utilities, oil, healthcare and insurance, telecommunications and retail distribution. S³’s Consultants are placed with Customers through the U.S., Europe and the Americas. Founded in Detroit, MI in 1990, S³ has reported consistent growth and profit every year and carries zero debt.

S3 Diversity Statistics
S3 has a 50/50 split among male/female employees; 60% of S3 employees identify as non-white; S3 s leadership team are 50% women; S3 currently employs 73% military veterans, military spouses and military affiliates.

Staffing Industry Analysts CCWP Charter Partner
S3 is the only charter partner for Staffing Industry Analysts Certified Contingent Workforce Professional (CCWP) program- a one-of-a-kind accreditation program designed for all professionals managing corporate contingent staffing.

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