Remote Software Engineer with Kafka and MongoDB

• Design and Development: Design, develop, and maintain secure, high-quality, and scalable software applications using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
• Cloud Integration: Leverage and integrate various AWS services (such as AWS Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, SQS, SNS) to build cloud-native solutions and manage infrastructure.
• Event Streaming: Implement and manage real-time data pipelines and event-driven systems using Apache Kafka (producers, consumers, streams, Connect APIs & using Kafka MongoDB connectors ).
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including QA, DevOps, and product teams, to define system architecture, gather requirements, and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Testing and Quality: Ensure software quality and security through best practices, participate in code reviews, and develop and maintain automated unit and integration tests.
• Deployment and Operations: Utilize CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices to automate deployment and monitor application performance and reliability using tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, AWS Code Pipeline, and Amazon CloudWatch.
• Troubleshooting: Monitor system health and troubleshoot issues to ensure minimal downtime and optimal performance

• Experience: Relevant professional experience in software development, with specific hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Kafka and with the MongoDB Atlas platform and MongoDB connectors

• Programming Languages: Strong proficiency in Java and object-oriented programming (OOP) principles.

• Frameworks & Tools: o Java Ecosystem: Expertise in Spring and Spring Boot frameworks, Hibernate/JPA, and build tools like Maven or Gradle. o Cloud: Hands-on experience with AWS services, including AWS Lambda, EC2, S3, and RDS. Also knowledge around networking required for integrations. o Messaging: Experience with Apache Kafka and event-driven design patterns. o DevOps: Familiarity with GitHub Actions, CI/CD toolsets (e.g., Jenkins), Git for version control, and monitoring tools.

• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment following Agile methodologies

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is typically required.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.