Java Kafka Developer (W2 Contract Position)

Svam International - Charlotte, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Charlotte, NC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

We are looking for a motivated and proactive Java Kafka Developer to design, develop, and maintain a foundational data hub that enables seamless, event-driven communication and data streaming. This role focuses on real-time messaging applications and supports near real-time risk reporting, analytics, and business reporting in a trading environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy real-time messaging applications using Kafka.
• Design and implement Kafka producers/consumers for high-throughput, low-latency data processing in a trading environment.
• Integrate Kafka with various trading platforms and financial systems.
• Troubleshoot Kafka-related issues and optimize performance for high-frequency trading scenarios.
• Leverage Apache Flink for real-time stream processing, including event-driven data transformations and aggregation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong Java development experience with expertise in real-time messaging and Kafka.
• Experience integrating Kafka with trading systems and managing high-volume, low-latency data streams.
• Proficiency in Apache Flink for stream processing and real-time data analytics.
• Familiarity with event-driven architecture, distributed systems, and fault tolerance principles.
• Proficiency with Apache messaging technologies (e.g., Apache ActiveMQ or Apache Kafka) and MQ systems (e.g., IBM MQ, Tibco EMS).
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices architecture is a plus.
• Strong understanding of message queuing, reliability, and fault-tolerant systems.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment
• Long-term contract opportunity