Lead Senior Java Developer

Pyramid, Inc; Jersey (AR); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. seeks a Lead Senior Java Developer in New Jersey, hybrid, for a full-time role with long-term potential. The role focuses on designing and delivering scalable data pipelines using Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and cloud-native technologies.

You will mentor engineers and collaborate across teams to drive best practices in data engineering. The position requires 5+ years of Java development experience, expertise in Flink and Iceberg, and strong API security and data governance

Qualifications

• : 5+ years of strong Java development experience.
• : Proficiency in Java and distributed data processing frameworks.
• : Hands-on experience with Apache Iceberg and Apache Flink for large-scale datasets and real-time processing.
• : Expertise in Kafka for data streaming and messaging.
• : Experience in developing and integrating RESTful APIs with API security and performance optimization.
• : Strong understanding of ETL/ELT processes and data transformation techniques.
• : Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.
• : Knowledge of data governance and compliance requirements.
• : Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana.
• : Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, JUnit, and Maven/Gradle.
• Implement real-time and batch data processing workflows leveraging Apache Flink and Kafka.
• Manage large-scale datasets with Apache Iceberg, focusing on schema evolution, partitioning, and time-travel queries.
• Develop and integrate secure, scalable APIs for seamless data access and interaction with downstream systems.
• Build and manage real-time data streaming solutions using Kafka, implementing event-driven architectures.
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and security across all pipelines and systems, with monitoring and alerting mechanisms in place.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers, contributing to best practices in data engineering.

Skills

Java development

Distributed data processing

REST APIs

ETL/ELT

Data governance

Monitoring (Prometheus/Grafana)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Spring Boot

Apache Flink

Apache Iceberg

Kafka

AWS

Maven/Gradle

Job description

Immediate need for a talented Lead Senior Java Developer. This is a Fulltime opportunity with long-term potential and is located in New Jersey, NJ (Hybrid). Job ID:26-32296. Pay Range: $120000/annum. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, JUnit, and Maven/Gradle.
• Implement real-time and batch data processing workflows leveraging Apache Flink and Kafka.
• Manage large-scale datasets with Apache Iceberg, focusing on schema evolution, partitioning, and time-travel queries.
• Develop and integrate secure, scalable APIs for seamless data access and interaction with downstream systems.
• Build and manage real-time data streaming solutions using Kafka, implementing event‑driven architectures.
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and security across all pipelines and systems, with monitoring and alerting mechanisms in place.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and mentor junior engineers, contributing to best practices in data engineering.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience

• 5+ years of strong Java development experience.
• Proficiency in Java and a solid understanding of distributed data processing frameworks.
• Hands‑on experience with Apache Iceberg and Apache Flink for managing large‑scale datasets and real‑time data processing.
• Expertise in Kafka for data streaming and messaging.
• Experience in developing and integrating RESTful APIs, with knowledge of API security and performance optimization.
• Strong understanding of ETL/ELT processes and data transformation techniques.
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or similar.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) for application engineering solutions.

Our client is a leading IT Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar fulltime positions.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.