Senior Backend Engineer - Kafka, Python & Java

Tech Mirrors; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Mirrors in Bellevue, WA is seeking a Sr. Backend Engineer specializing in Python/Java with Kafka to design and implement scalable backend services. The role focuses on building microservices and REST APIs, ensuring secure communication and robust data processing.

Applicants should be proficient with UNIX/Linux, Bash scripting, GitLab CI/CD, and container orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes. Experience with observability tools and modern AI workflows is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Kafka messaging and event-driven systems.
• Expert-level proficiency in Python and Java object-oriented programming.
• Hands-on UNIX/Linux environments and Bash scripting.
• Experience building scalable REST APIs and microservices.
• Knowledge of TLS/SSL encryption and SASL authentication for securing Kafka.
• Experience with GitLab and CI/CD automation.
• Strong SQL experience with relational databases.

Skills

Kafka

Python

Java

Microservices

CI/CD

UNIX/Linux Bash

REST APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

Git/GitLab

SQL

Observability

AI productivity tools

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab

Git

CI/CD tooling

SQL clients

Job description

Tech Mirrors in Bellevue, WA is seeking a Sr. Backend Engineer specializing in Python/Java with Kafka to design and implement scalable backend services. The role focuses on building microservices and REST APIs, ensuring secure communication and robust data processing.

Applicants should be proficient with UNIX/Linux, Bash scripting, GitLab CI/CD, and container orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes. Experience with observability tools and modern AI workflows is a plus.