Senior Software Engineer Java / Kafka - The ideal candidate will design, build, and operate backend services that support high-throughput, business-critical applications and integrate with modern cloud platforms. This role also involves working with Node. Js services, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized infrastructure including Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, AWS, and GCP. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and maintain distributed backend services using Java and Node. JsBuild and optimize message-driven architectures and data pipelines using Apache KafkaDevelop scalable, resilient APIs and backend microservicesWrite clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following industry best practicesDeploy, monitor, and support applications running on Kubernetes across cloud environmentsCollaborate with architects, product managers, and cross-functional teams to design system components and integrationsParticipate in code reviews, system design discussions, and operational readiness effortsTroubleshoot production issues across services and infrastructurePrototype new technologies to improve performance, reduce cost, and increase engineering velocityRequired QualificationsBachelors degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field5 years of professional software engineering experienceStrong Java experience in backend or distributed systemsHands-on experience with Apache Kafka (producers, consumers, partitions, topics, offsets, stream processing)Proficiency in Node. Js for backend developmentExperience deploying and maintaining services on KubernetesFamiliarity with GitHub Actions or similar CI/CD toolsHands-on experience with AWS and/or GCP cloud platformsSolid understanding of software design patterns, microservices architecture, and system design principlesExperience with MongoDB and PostgreSQL, including schema design and performance optimizationStrong debugging, analytical, and communication skillsAbility to work effectively in a distributed/remote team environmentNice to HaveExperience with Video-on-Demand (VOD) streaming platformsBasic React or frontend integration experience (UI components, state/context management)Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or HelmExperience with monitoring and observability tools like Datadog or New Relic