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Kafka Developer

PeopleNTech
Plano, TX Contractor
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2026
    • esign, develop, and deploy robust RESTful APIs and microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
    • Implement event-driven messaging solutions using Apache Kafka (Confluent Kafka preferred).
    • Develop and manage serverless functions using AWS Lambda and integrate them with other AWS services (API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, etc.).
    • Ensure APIs are scalable, secure, and optimized for performance in a cloud environment.
    • Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and QA teams to define API specifications and deliver end-to-end solutions.
    • Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following industry best practices.
    • Participate in code reviews, troubleshoot production issues, and provide technical guidance to junior developers.
    • Work in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver features iteratively.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

    • 5 years of professional software development experience.
    • Strong proficiency in Core Java (Java 8/11/17) and Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Data).
    • Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka (producers, consumers, streams, and Kafka Connect); Confluent Kafka is a strong plus.
    • Solid experience with AWS cloud services, particularly AWS Lambda, API Gateway, S3, EC2, and CloudWatch.
    • Experience designing and documenting RESTful APIs (OpenAPI/Swagger).
    • Familiarity with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) and ORM frameworks like Hibernate.
    • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and build tools (Maven/Gradle).
    • Strong understanding of microservices architecture, distributed systems, and design patterns.
    • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience with Confluent Kafka ecosystem (Schema Registry, KSQL, Kafka Streams).
    • Exposure to containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, EKS).
    • Familiarity with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
    • Knowledge of security best practices for API development (OAuth2, JWT, API Keys).

Salary : $45 - $50

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