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- Contract
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Senior Java Engineer - Kafka & Distributed Systems

Toronto, ON, Canada

Hybrid

Pay Rate: $85-$97/hr · Contract

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Pay: Pay Rate: $85-$97/hr
Job type: Contract
Workplace: Hybrid
Apply by: Dec 3, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 3, 2026

Original job description

Senior Java Engineer - Kafka & Distributed Systems

Job Type: Contract

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Pay Rate: $85-$97/hr

Location: Hybrid, Toronto, ON | 2-3 days per week onsite

Your New Company

A leading organization is seeking to add one Senior Software Developer to its technology team. The team collaborates closely across Canada, the US, and India in a fast-paced environment focused on delivering modern data streaming and cloud-based solutions.

Your New Role

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Java Engineer - Kafka & Distributed Systems with strong Core Java skills, proven expertise in data streaming (e.g., Apache Kafka, Apache Flink), and hands-on delivery on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). You’ll design and build scalable, reliable, real-time data solutions and contribute to production support and incident resolution.

Working hours start at 07:30–08:00 EST to support collaboration with global technology teams.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Java-based services and applications.
Design and implement event-driven architectures and real-time streaming pipelines.
Build and operate Kafka-based streaming solutions, including cluster configuration, monitoring, and performance tuning.
Deliver on GCP using services such as Dataflow, BigQuery, GKE, Cloud Storage, and Terraform.
Triage, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues; participate in weekly platform support.

Experience

8–10 years preferred

What You'll Get in Return

You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals in a dynamic and supportive environment. Client is offering competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a significant impact on our clients' success.

What You Need to Do Now

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Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Java services and applications, and design event-driven architectures and real-time streaming pipelines. Build and operate Kafka-based solutions and deliver cloud services on GCP, while supporting production systems and resolving incidents.

Requirements

The role prefers 8–10 years of experience and requires strong Core Java skills, expertise in data streaming technologies such as Kafka and Flink, and hands-on GCP delivery experience. Candidates should be able to build scalable real-time systems, troubleshoot production issues, and collaborate with global teams during working hours starting at 07:30–08:00 EST.

Skills

Core Java
Apache Kafka
Apache Flink
Google Cloud Platform
Data Streaming
Distributed Systems
Event-Driven Architecture
Real-Time Streaming Pipelines
Kafka Cluster Configuration
Monitoring
Performance Tuning
Dataflow
BigQuery
Google Kubernetes Engine
Cloud Storage
Terraform

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

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Keywords

Senior Software Developer
Core Java
Apache Kafka
Apache Flink
Google Cloud Platform
GCP
Data Streaming
Distributed Systems
Event-Driven Architecture
Real-Time Data
Streaming Pipelines
Kafka Cluster Configuration
Monitoring
Performance Tuning
Dataflow
BigQuery
Google Kubernetes Engine
GKE
Cloud Storage
Terraform
Production Support
Incident Resolution
Cloud-Based Solutions
Platform Support
Banking and Financial Services

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