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Job Title: Java Backend Developer with Kafka
Location: Pittsburgh, PA/ Cleveland, OH/ Dallas, TX
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Java Backend Developer with hands-on experience in Kafka to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems. The ideal candidate will be proficient in building microservices, real-time data pipelines, and enterprise-grade backend platforms using Java and Kafka.
Key Responsibilities:
Location: Pittsburgh, PA/ Cleveland, OH/ Dallas, TX
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Java Backend Developer with hands-on experience in Kafka to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems. The ideal candidate will be proficient in building microservices, real-time data pipelines, and enterprise-grade backend platforms using Java and Kafka.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain high-performance Java-based microservices and REST APIs
- Design, implement, and manage Kafka-based messaging systems for real-time data streaming and processing
- Collaborate with architects, DevOps, and frontend teams to design scalable backend solutions
- Ensure systems are secure, scalable, maintainable, and performant
- Write unit, integration, and performance tests to ensure system quality
- Monitor and troubleshoot production issues and participate in on-call support if required
- Participate in code reviews and ensure best practices are followed
- Work in Agile/Scrum development environments and contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives
- 10+ years of backend development experience with Java 8/11/17
- Strong experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and REST APIs
- Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka - producers, consumers, topics, partitions, offsets, etc
- Experience with Kafka Streams or Kafka Connect is a plus
- Familiarity with event-driven architectures
- Strong understanding of microservices architecture, asynchronous messaging, and distributed systems
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra)
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes
- Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk)
- Proficient with Git, Maven, or Gradle
- Solid understanding of system design and performance tuning
- Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Exposure to schema registry, Avro/Protobuf, or Kafka security (SSL, SASL)
- Understanding of OAuth2, JWT, and security best practices
- Bachelor's or master's in computer science, Engineering, or related field
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- Jun 17, 2025
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- Level
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- Location
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