Software Engineer Kafka/CDC & Developer Platforms

NexTech Solutions; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NexTech Solutions in Memphis, TN or remote is seeking a Software Engineer to build and operate CDC pipelines using Debezium and Kafka. You will deliver reliable, structured events and work on developer platforms, including Backstage and React-based tools.

The role emphasizes collaboration across IT teams, implementing reusable patterns, and supporting platform observability and secure deployments. Strong TypeScript/React skills are required, with 5+ years of experience expected.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of software engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with SQL databases and database design concepts.
• Experience implementing or supporting Change Data Capture solutions.
• Software development experience with TypeScript and React.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including explaining technical decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and support other teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and operate CDC pipelines that capture SQL database changes with Debezium and publish events to Kafka topics.
• Create reusable implementation patterns and self-service workflows that simplify event-streaming adoption.
• Enhance Backstage plugins, templates, scaffolding workflows, service catalogs, and developer documentation.
• Upgrade and improve a React-based micro-frontend framework with focus on maintainability.
• Support MuleSoft platform upgrades, API lifecycle activities, observability, and secure deployments.
• Configure and maintain engineering metrics tools, including custom integrations.
• Assist engineering teams in troubleshooting platform issues and adopting shared tools.

Skills

Kafka

Event-driven

SQL

CDC

TypeScript

React

Backstage

MuleSoft

Observability

Tools

Debezium

Kafka

Backstage

MuleSoft

React

Job description

Job Title: Software Engineer Kafka/CDC & Developer Platforms

Location: Memphis, TN or Remote. Local candidates work onsite; non-local candidates may work remotely.

Schedule: MondayFriday, 9 a.m.5 p.m. Central Time.

Overview

Build event-streaming solutions and developer tools that help engineering teams deliver and support software. The immediate priority is capturing changes from SQL databases using Debezium and Kafka and delivering reliable, structured events to downstream applications.

The role also includes work with Backstage developer portals, React micro-frontends, MuleSoft integrations, and engineering metrics tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and operate CDC pipelines that capture SQL database changes with Debezium and publish events to Kafka topics.
• Create reusable implementation patterns and self-service workflows that simplify event-streaming adoption.
• Enhance Backstage plugins, templates, scaffolding workflows, service catalogs, and developer documentation.
• Upgrade and improve a React-based micro-frontend framework, with attention to maintainability and developer usability.
• Support MuleSoft platform upgrades, API lifecycle activities, observability, and secure deployments.
• Configure and maintain engineering metrics tools, including custom integrations and metrics.
• Help engineering teams troubleshoot platform issues, adopt shared tools, and implement integrations.

Required Qualifications

• Five or more years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Hands‑on experience with Kafka and event‑driven architectures.
• Experience with SQL databases and database design concepts.
• Experience implementing or supporting Change Data Capture solutions.
• Software development experience with TypeScript and React.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including explaining technical decisions and working across IT teams.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and support other engineering teams.
• Proactive communication of questions, concerns, and technical issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing CDC with Debezium and Kafka.
• Experience with Backstage plugins, templates, scaffolding, or service catalogs.
• Experience supporting React‑based micro‑frontend frameworks.
• Experience creating developer self‑service tools, reusable engineering patterns, and technical documentation.
• Experience with platform observability, secure deployments, or engineering metrics integrations.