Senior Java Engineer - Kafka & Distributed Systems

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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