Java Developer with Scala and kafka

IPolarity; Hanover Township (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

IPolarity is seeking an experienced Java/Scala Engineering Manager with strong Kafka and distributed systems expertise to lead development of high-performance, enterprise-grade applications.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on technical skills in Java, Scala, Kafka and microservices with proven experience in leading engineering teams and delivering complex projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Scala.
• Expertise in Apache Kafka and event-driven architecture.
• Experience with Spring Boot and microservices.
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems and REST APIs.
• Proven people/team management or technical leadership experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience working in large enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers.
• Design and develop scalable applications using Java, Scala, and Spring Boot.
• Architect and support Kafka-based event-driven systems.
• Lead development of enterprise microservices and distributed applications.
• Drive technical design, code quality, testing, and engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with product, architecture, and business teams.
• Participate in system design, troubleshooting, and production support.
• Manage project delivery, priorities, and technical initiatives.
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to engineers.

Skills

Java

Scala

Kafka

Spring Boot

Microservices

Leadership/Management

Distributed Systems

REST APIs

People/Team Management

Tools

AWS

Azure

Kubernetes

Job description

Role: Java Developer with Scala, kafka

Location: Jersey city, NJ need locals

Work type: W2

Manager role.so need profiles to be perfect

Important: Candidates must be local to Jersey City, NJ, and profiles should demonstrate strong Java + Scala + Kafka + leadership/management experience.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Java/Scala Engineering Manager with strong expertise in Kafka and distributed systems to lead the development of high-performance, enterprise-scale applications.

The ideal candidate will have a strong hands-on technical background in Java, Scala, Kafka, and microservices, along with proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers.
• Design and develop scalable applications using Java, Scala, and Spring Boot.
• Architect and support Kafka-based event-driven systems.
• Lead development of enterprise microservices and distributed applications.
• Drive technical design, code quality, testing, and engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with product, architecture, and business teams.
• Participate in system design, troubleshooting, and production support.
• Manage project delivery, priorities, and technical initiatives.
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to engineers.

Required Skills

• 10+ years of software development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Scala.
• Strong expertise in Apache Kafka and event-driven architecture.
• Experience with Spring Boot and Microservices.
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems and REST APIs.
• Proven people/team management or technical leadership experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience working in large enterprise environments.

Preferred Skills

• Financial services / banking experience.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Kubernetes/OpenShift experience.
• Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• SQL/NoSQL database experience.