Senior Java Developer, Kafka & Real-Time APIs – SF

Cygnus Professionals Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm in San Francisco is seeking a Sr. Java Developer for a 6-12 month contract. The position requires strong Java development skills, experience with Kafka and NoSQL databases like Cassandra or Couchbase. Responsibilities include designing scalable APIs and maintaining consumer-facing features. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of relevant experience and a BS/MS in Computer Science. Remote work is not available; local candidates preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Java development in backend.
• Experience in NoSQL databases like Cassandra or Couchbase.
• Strong with Kafka and data structures.
• Ability to handle on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain consumer-facing features.
• Develop scalable APIs for the Playstation Network.
• Produce design and development documentation.
• Support the team under tight time constraints.

Skills

Java development

Data structures

NoSQL databases

Kafka

Software design

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cassandra

Couchbase

Cloud-based applications

AWS

Job description

A leading IT consulting firm in San Francisco is seeking a Sr. Java Developer for a 6-12 month contract. The position requires strong Java development skills, experience with Kafka and NoSQL databases like Cassandra or Couchbase. Responsibilities include designing scalable APIs and maintaining consumer-facing features. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of relevant experience and a BS/MS in Computer Science. Remote work is not available; local candidates preferred.