Java Backend Kafka Architect

New York Technology Partners
Dallas / fort worth, TX
27 Feb 2025

Vacancy expired!

Job Title: Java Kafka Architect

Location: Dallas OR Chicago

Position Type: Contract/Fulltime Employee

Qualifications:The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.
  • 8+ year of experience in building large scale, compute and event-driven solutions.
  • Experience (including internal workings of Java) in Java 8+ is required.
  • Experience developing software using Object Oriented Designs, advance patterns (like AOP) and multi-threading is required.
  • Experience with distributed message brokers like Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Amazon Kinesis, etc. is desirable.
  • Experience with cloud technologies and migrations. Experience preferred with AWS foundational services like VPCs, Security groups, EC2, RDS, S3 ACLs, KMS, AWS CLI and IAM etc.
  • Experience with high speed distributed computing frameworks involving MapReduce techniques like Apache Spark, Kafka Streams, Apache Flink etc. is a plus.
  • Must be able to write good quality code with 90% or above unit and integration tests coverage. Experience with testing frameworks like Junit, Citrus is desirable.
  • Experience working with various types of databases like Relational, NoSQL, Object-based, Graph.
  • Experience following Git workflows is required.
  • Working knowledge of DevOps tools. Eg Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Helm and CI/CD pipeline etc.is desirable.
  • Familiarity with monitoring related tools and frameworks like Splunk, ElasticSearch, Prometheus, AppDynamics is a plus.
  • ‘Get stuff done’ and flexible mindset for greater good of the organization.
  • Intellectually curious and eager to learn.

Technical Skills:
  • Experience (including internal workings of Java) in Java 8+ is required.
  • Experience developing software using Object Oriented Designs, advance patterns (like AOP) and multi-threading is required.
  • Experience with distributed message brokers like Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Amazon Kinesis, etc. is desirable.
  • Experience with high speed distributed computing frameworks involving MapReduce techniques like Apache Spark, Kafka Streams, Apache Flink etc. is a plus.

Education and/or Experience:
  • BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field required. Masters preferred.

Certificates or Licenses:
  • OCP Java SE 8 Programmer Certification is a plus
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate Level is a plus
If you believe you are qualified for this position and are currently in the job market or interested in making a change, please email me the resume along with contact details on or give me a call at
  • ID: #49373861
  • State: Texas Dallas / fort worth 60290 Dallas / fort worth USA
  • City: Dallas / fort worth
  • Salary: $120,000 - $140,000
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2023-02-27
  • Deadline: 2023-04-25
  • Category: Et cetera