Kafka Engineer

Overview

On Site
69.5/hr - 78.31/hr
Full Time

Skills

Google Cloud
Attention to detail
Financial services
Java
Real-time
Data processing
RESTful
Problem solving
Financial software
Data retention
Technical Support
Apache Kafka
Finance
Spring Framework
Microservices
Design
Cloud computing
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Docker
Kubernetes
Communication
Teamwork
Continuous integration
Continuous delivery
DevOps
Management
Policies
API
Software deployment
Collaboration
Mentorship

Job Details

Outstanding long-term contract opportunity! A well-known Financial Services Company is looking for a Kafka Engineer in Charlotte NC or Dallas TX (Hybrid).

Work with the brightest minds at one of the largest financial institutions in the world. This is long-term contract opportunity that includes a competitive benefit package! Our client has been around for over 150 years and is continuously innovating in today's digital age. If you want to work for a company that is not only a household name, but also truly cares about satisfying customers' financial needs and helping people succeed financially, apply today.

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Required Skills & Experience
  • 3+ years of experience with Kafka in a production environment.
  • 5+ years of experience in Java development.
  • Proven experience in building and deploying APIs.
  • Strong experience with Spring and Spring Boot frameworks.
  • Experience in developing and deploying microservices.
  • Proficient in Kafka ecosystem (brokers, zookeepers, schema registry, etc.).
  • Strong understanding of event-driven architecture and real-time data processing.
  • Solid knowledge of RESTful API design principles.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Desired Skills & Experience
  • Experience in the financial services industry.
  • Knowledge of security best practices in financial systems.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

What You Will Be Doing
  • Kafka Management:
    • Design, develop, and maintain Kafka infrastructure.
    • Create and manage Kafka topics, producers, and consumers.
    • Monitor and optimize Kafka performance and reliability.
    • Implement Kafka security and data retention policies.
  • Java Development:
    • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient Java code.
    • Develop and maintain applications using Java, Spring, and Spring Boot.
  • API Development:
    • Design and implement robust and scalable RESTful APIs.
    • Ensure API security, performance, and reliability.
    • Integrate APIs with backend services and external systems.
  • Microservices Architecture:
    • Develop microservices using Spring Boot.
    • Implement best practices for microservices design and deployment.
    • Ensure seamless integration of microservices within the existing architecture.
  • Collaboration and Support:
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features.
    • Provide technical support and mentorship to junior engineers.
    • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner.

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