Senior Java Developer – Integration (Kafka)

Role:  Senior Java Developer – Integration (Kafka)
Location: Remote
Duration: 12 months

Note: candidates must meet the residency requirements (Last 5 years in the US with no more than 6 months out of the country).

Required Experience Level:

Technical Skills

•         Strong Java development experience, including object-oriented programming, backend services, and integration workflows.

•         Hands-on experience with API development and integration, including RESTful services, authentication patterns, and data transformation.

•         Proficiency with Apache Kafka, including producing/consuming messages, schema management, and troubleshooting distributed data pipelines.

•         Experience developing and scheduling cron jobs or other automated/background tasks within enterprise environments.

•         Strong SQL skills with the ability to write complex queries, tune performance, and troubleshoot issues.

•         Experience working with Oracle databases, including stored procedures, schema design, and performance optimization.

•         Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines—preferably using tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions.

•         Understanding of enterprise integration patterns, especially in environments with multiple upstream/downstream systems.

Domain Knowledge

•         Familiarity with Fleet Management / Vehicle Maintenance Systems or other asset management domains.

•         Understanding of Inventory Management concepts, parts workflows, and related system integrations.

Delivery & Process Skills

•         Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, participating in sprint ceremonies, backlog refinement, and story estimation.

•         Ability to use work management tools (VersionOne preferred).

•         Understanding of IT Service Management (ITSM) processes, including incident, problem, and change management (ServiceNow preferred).

Soft Skills

•         Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, especially in complex enterprise architectures.

•         Ability to work closely with functional analysts, QA testers, product owners, and business stakeholders.

•         Comfortable acting as a technical SME in discussions with both technical and non-technical audiences.

•         Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document solutions, defects, and integration flows.

•         Highly collaborative, with the ability to navigate multiple teams, vendors, and integration partners.