Java Developer with Kafka (Only FTE or W2)

Life in Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Virtusa Corporation in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Java Kafka Developer to design, implement, and optimize high-throughput Kafka producers and RESTful services. You will ensure scalable data flows, monitor performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate producers with existing systems.

The role requires strong Java and Kafka expertise, exposure to Kafka Streams or Connect, and familiarity with containerized deployments.

Formación

• Strong proficiency in Java and Apache Kafka components.
• Experience developing and managing Kafka producers.
• Understanding of RESTful API design.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain Java-based Kafka producers and APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Kafka producers with existing systems.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Kafka configurations for throughput and latency.
• Document technical specifications, code, and processes.

Conocimientos

Java

Apache Kafka

RESTful APIs

Cross-team communication

Problem solving

Herramientas

Kafka Streams

Kafka Connect

Docker

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK stack

Descripción del empleo

On-siteFull-Time# Java Developer with Kafka (Only FTE or W2)Virtusa CorporationPittsburgh, PA, USA·Depends on Experience·Posted November 10, 2026·via Dice**Position: Java Kafka Developer****Location: Farmers Branch, TX or Pittsburgh PA****This is W2/FTE Role****Job Description:**We are seeking a Java Kafka Developer to design, implement, and optimize Kafka producers to ensure seamless data flow, high performance, and system reliability.**Key Responsibilities:**- Develop and maintain robust, scalable Java-based Kafka producers and APIs.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Kafka producers with existing systems.- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Kafka configurations for throughput and latency.- Document technical specifications, code, and processes.- Participate in code reviews and continuous development improvements.**R****equired Skills:**- Strong proficiency in Java and Apache Kafka components.- Proven experience in developing and managing Kafka producers.- Solid understanding of RESTful API design.- Strong problem-solving and cross-team communication skills.**Preferred Skills:**- Experience with Kafka Streams, Kafka Connect, or containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).- Knowledge of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).- Familiarity with Avro, Protobuf, and JSON serialization formats.Apply on Virtusa Corporation