Principal Java​/Kafka Developer

Job Summary

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins,).

Ability to troubleshoot and optimize complex backend systems.

Solid understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices.

Good to have experience working with AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, SQS).

Location:

Durham, North Carolina

Job type:
Contract

Salary: $79 - 80 per hour

Work hours:

8am to 5pm

Education:

Bachelors

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering
• 10+ years of backend development experience with designing, developing and maintaining multi-tier internet facing web applications using Java, Spring Boot, Oracle in a fast-paced Agile environment.
• Develop and expose RESTful APIs to integrate with frontend systems.
• Build and integrate real-time data processing solutions with Kafka.
• Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior engineers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues efficiently.
• Implement security and data privacy best practices across all systems.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and assist in planning the technical roadmap.
• Optimize systems for speed, reliability, and scalability.
• Collaborate in an Agile environment and contribute to sprint planning and development.

• Expertise in Java 17+, with hands-on experience in Spring Boot 3.x.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing microservices-based architectures.
• Strong experience with Kafka for building event-driven systems.
• Proficient in database technologies such as Oracle, or No
  
  SQL (e.g., Aerospike).
• Deep understanding of RESTful API design and web services integration.
• Equal Opportunity
  
  Employer:
  
  Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
• At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact
• Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
• This posting is open for thirty (30) days.