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Java Lead with AWS and Kafka - New York and Plano, TX (Hybrid)

Hybrid in New York, NY, US • Posted 14 hours ago • Updated 14 hours ago

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Job Details

Skills

Java
Spring
Microservice
Kafka
AWS
Angular

Summary

🧩 Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Java Lead to design and build scalable, high-performance backend systems. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services, and event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka. This role involves leading a team, driving technical decisions, and ensuring delivery of robust microservices-based applications.

🚀 Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of Java-based applications (Spring Boot, Microservices)
Architect and implement event-driven systems using Kafka
Develop, deploy, and manage applications on AWS
Define best practices for coding, architecture, and system design
Conduct code reviews and mentor team members
Ensure system scalability, performance, and reliability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, QA, Product)
Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Monitor applications and troubleshoot production issues
Drive continuous improvement and innovation

🛠️ Required Skills

15+ Years Strong expertise in Core Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices
Hands-on experience with Kafka (producers, consumers, streams)
Solid experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, etc.)
Experience with REST APIs and distributed systems
Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
Strong problem-solving and leadership skills

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.

Dice Id: 91132356
Position Id: 8935589
Posted 14 hours ago

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