Java-Kafka Developer

Ethereum Technologies LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company based in Atlanta is seeking a skilled professional with over 8 years of experience in design and development of real-time data streaming applications using Java and Apache Kafka. Key responsibilities include developing data pipelines, Kafka applications, and ensuring performance optimization. Candidates should also have a strong background in microservices and familiarity with databases like PostgreSQL. This role emphasizes robust data security and compliance practices.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in design, development, and maintaining real-time data streaming applications.
• Strong proficiency in Java, multi-threading, concurrency, and collections.
• Deep knowledge of Kafka architecture and features, including Kafka Streams and ZooKeeper.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain real-time data streaming pipelines using Apache Kafka and Java.
• Develop and implement Kafka producer and consumer applications, including microservices.
• Monitor and troubleshoot Kafka cluster performance for efficiency and scalability.

Skills

Core Java

Apache Kafka

Microservices

Databases

Big data technologies

Job description

8+ years skilled and experienced in design, development, and maintaining real-time data streaming applications using Java and Apache Kafka.

• Data pipeline development: Design, build, and maintain real-time data streaming pipelines using Apache Kafka and Java.
• Kafka application development: Develop and implement Kafka producer and consumer applications, including microservices.
• Integration: Integrate Kafka with various existing systems, databases, and data sources.
• Performance optimization: Monitor and troubleshoot Kafka cluster performance, topics, and brokers for efficiency and scalability.
• Maintenance and support: Support and upgrade existing Kafka implementations and troubleshoot issues.
• Security and compliance: Implement security measures to protect data streams and meet compliance standards.

To be skilled and experienced in:

• Core Java : Strong proficiency in Java, including concepts like multi-threading, concurrency, and collections.
• Apache Kafka : Deep knowledge of Kafka architecture, features, and components like Kafka Streams, ZooKeeper, and Schema Registry.
• Messaging and streaming: Experience with messaging and stream processing on Kafka.
• Microservices: Experience with microservices architecture, as many Kafka applications are built as microservices.
• Databases: Experience with databases and data warehousing technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle) is often required or preferred
• Frameworks: Experience with frameworks like Spring (Spring Boot, Spring JPA) and ORM frameworks.
• Big data technologies: Familiarity with big data technologies like Spark, Hadoop, or Snowflake.

ETHEREUM TECHNOLOGIES LLC is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. ETHEREUM TECHNOLOGIES LLC will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will ETHEREUM TECHNOLOGIES LLC require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract.