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# Java Reactive Engineer

- **Company:** Merican Inc
- **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Code Review, Distributed Systems, Fault Tolerance, Message Oriented Middleware, Vert.x, Apache Kafka, Reactive Programming, Stream Processing, Microservices
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/561dbf5c-6cf8-4403-902f-8bff1fae4d2f

## About the Role

4+ years of experience
Experience leading and involved in hands on design, build, and support high-performance, event-driven applications using Java, Kafka, Vert.x, and reactive programming.
Strong production engineering, distributed systems, and technical leadership experience.

## Description

Design, build, develop and support high-performance, event-driven applications using Java, Kafka, Vert.x, and reactive programming including non-blocking Java microservices using reactive architecture principles.
Build event-driven solutions leveraging Kafka, asynchronous messaging, and resilient service communication patterns.
Handle reactive stream processing, backpressure, error propagation, retries, and graceful degradation across high-volume workflows.
Lead technical design, estimation, solutioning, and implementation in collaboration with Product Owners, architects, and stakeholders. Troubleshoot complex production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and drive performance and reliability improvements.
Participate in Agile ceremonies, release support, code reviews, and engineering governance.
Promote coding standards, observability, automation, and engineering excellence.


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