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
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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