Senior Software Engineer – Java / Kafka
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer with strong experience in Java distributed systems and stream-based processing to join our engineering team. 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, Git Hub Actions, AWS, and GCP.
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain distributed backend services using Java and Node.js Build and optimize message-driven architectures and data pipelines using Apache Kafka Develop scalable, resilient APIs and backend microservices Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following industry best practices Deploy, monitor, and support applications running on Kubernetes across cloud environments Collaborate with architects, product managers, and cross-functional teams to design system components and integrations
Participate in code reviews, system design discussions, and operational readiness efforts Troubleshoot production issues across services and infrastructure Prototype new technologies to improve performance, reduce cost, and increase engineering velocity
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field 5+ years of professional software engineering experience Strong Java experience in backend or distributed systems Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka (producers, consumers, partitions, topics, offsets, stream processing) Proficiency in Node.js for backend development Experience deploying and maintaining services on Kubernetes Familiarity with Git Hub Actions or similar CI/CD tools Hands-on experience with AWS and/or GCP cloud platforms Solid understanding of software design patterns, microservices architecture, and system design principles Experience with Mongo DB and Postgre SQL, including schema design and performance optimization Strong debugging, analytical, and communication skills Ability to work effectively in a distributed/remote team environment
Nice to Have
Experience with Video-on-Demand (VOD) streaming platforms Basic React or frontend integration experience (UI components, state/context management) Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Helm Experience with monitoring and observability tools like Datadog or New Relic