Sr. Java Developer (Kafka & Kubernetes)
judge groupEvanston, IL
We are seeking a Senior Java Developer with strong experience building enterprise-scale, event-driven applications. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Apache Kafka, along with hands-on experience in Kubernetes, OpenShift, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Python scripting.
Requirements:
10+ years of Java development experience, preferably with Spring Boot and microservices. Extensive hands-on experience with Apache Kafka (producers, consumers, Kafka Streams, topic management, performance tuning).Strong experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, and containerization technologies (Docker).Experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps. Working knowledge of Python for automation, scripting, and operational tooling. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).Strong understanding of distributed systems, REST APIs, Git, and Agile methodologies.
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain scalable Java microservices and event-driven applications.
Design and implement Kafka-based integration and streaming solutions.
Deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot applications in Kubernetes/OpenShift environments.
Automate build, test, and deployment processes through CI/CD pipelines.
Collaborate with DevOps and platform teams to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable production systems.
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