Java Kafka Developer

Ex; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ex in Pittsburgh is seeking an experienced Java Kafka Developer to design, develop, and support high-performance, event-driven applications using Spring Boot and microservices. You will build Kafka producers and consumers, expose REST APIs, and collaborate with DevOps on CI/CD to deliver scalable solutions.

You will work with SQL/NoSQL databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB), ensure high availability, and lead technical efforts with strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of hands-on Java development with focus on Kafka and event-driven systems.
• Proven experience with microservices, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud and Hibernate.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle and MSSQL databases.
• Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments.
• CI/CD pipelines, Git, Jenkins, and automated testing tools.
• Experience with event-driven architecture and messaging systems like Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Exposure to SAFE Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based enterprise applications using Spring Boot and microservices.
• Build and manage event-driven systems with Apache Kafka (producers, consumers, topics, partitions, schemas).
• Collaborate with architects, analysts, and DevOps to deliver scalable, resilient solutions.
• Implement RESTful APIs and integrate with downstream and upstream systems.
• Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and performance tuning of Kafka and Java apps.

Skills

Java

Kafka

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

SQL

NoSQL databases

Leadership

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Jenkins

CI/CD

Oracle

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Hibernate

Spring Cloud

MSSQL

Job description

Job Description: Java Kafka Developer Role and Responsibilities: • Strong hands-on 8+ years of experience as Java Developer with strong Kafka expertise to design, develop, and support high-performance, event driven applications • Design, develop, and maintain Java based enterprise applications using Spring Boot and microservices architecture. • Build and manage event driven systems using Apache Kafka, including producers, consumers, topics, partitions, and schemas • Collaborate with architects, business analysts, and DevOps teams to deliver scalable and resilient solutions. • Implement RESTful APIs and integrate with downstream and upstream systems. • Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and performance tuning of Kafka and Java applications. • Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).Responsibilities: Must Have Skills: Java Kafka Developer8-10 years of experience in software development with strong focus on Java / J2EE technologies.Proven experience in programming microservices-based applications.Strong knowledge of Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Hibernate, REST APIs.Hands-on experience writing queries with Oracle and MSSQL Databases.Good understanding of containerization technologies like OCP, Docker, KubernetesExperience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, Jenkins, and automated testing tools.Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead technical teams.Provides technical guidance and support to colleagues and solution development.Preferred Skills:Certifications in AWS/Azure/GCP or Java technologies.Experience with event-driven architecture, messaging systems like Kafka or RabbitMQ.Exposure to SAFE Agile/Scrum methodologies.Qualifications: Strong hands-on 8+ years of experience as Java Developer with strong Kafka expertise to design, develop, and support high-performance, event driven applications.Base Compensation Range: $100,000- $140,000The posted range is the hiring range for this role — a subset of the broader range available to employees over time — and reflects base salary across our national hiring scale. Final offers are based on several factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, internal pay equity, work location, market conditions for the role, and the specific scope and responsibilities of the position. The top of the range is reserved for candidates who notably exceed the requirements; the lower end applies to those with less experience or fewer preferred qualifications. For positions based in higher-cost zones (e.g., California, New York, New Jersey), actual compensation may exceed the posted range; your recruiter will share specifics during the process.