Senior Backend Developer — Java, Kafka, AWS | Hybrid Pasadena

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc.; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & prescription plans

Dental plan

Vision plan

Health Savings Account

Dependent Care FSA

401(k) with match

Weekly pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking an Application Developer to join the Software Development Department, supporting backend solutions in a hybrid Pasadena setting. You will design, develop, and deploy scalable backend apps using Java 17/21 and Python, while building high-throughput data pipelines with Kafka and integrating AWS services to enhance performance and security.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of backend experience, is proficient with Java, Spring Boot, Python, Kafka, and cloud services.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional backend design, development and deployment experience.
• Experience with Java 17/21, Python, and RESTful APIs using Spring Boot.
• Proven ability to design scalable data pipelines with Apache Kafka.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable backend applications using Java 17/21 and Python.
• Build and maintain high-throughput, low-latency data pipelines with Apache Kafka.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical specs and align with project goals.
• Leverage AWS services (Lambda, ECS/Fargate, API Gateway) to improve performance and security.
• Implement comprehensive testing strategies including unit and integration tests.

Skills

Java 17/21

Python

REST APIs

Spring Boot

Apache Kafka

AWS Cloud

SQL/NoSQL

AI/LLMs

Job description

ManpowerGroup is seeking an Application Developer to join the Software Development Department, supporting backend solutions in a hybrid Pasadena setting. You will design, develop, and deploy scalable backend apps using Java 17/21 and Python, while building high-throughput data pipelines with Kafka and integrating AWS services to enhance performance and security.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of backend experience, is proficient with Java, Spring Boot, Python, Kafka, and cloud services.