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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer (RabbitMQ/Kafka & Kubernetes - **Company:** Macpower Digital Assets Edge LLC - **Location:** Annapolis, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Build Automation, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Code Coverage, Code Review, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, DevOps, Elasticsearch, Middleware, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Java Virtual Machine (JVM), Spring Framework, JavaServer Faces, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, NoSQL, Performance Tuning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Queueing Systems, RabbitMQ, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, System Testing, Web Services, Primefaces, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Apache Cassandra, ReactJS, Concurrency, Spring-boot, Reliability of Systems, Indexer, Git, Event Driven Architecture, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Cassandra, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** August 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-software-engineer-rabbitmq-kafka-kubernetes-annapolis-md--a624424a-afa9-4fb6-ad64-b5f0d2088a05 ## About the Role * Locals preferred; must report on-site within 24 hours if needed and be flexible for evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call support. * Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field. * Minimum 8 years of experience. * Public sector/government industry., * 8+ years core Java development, including concurrency, collections, and JVM fundamentals. * 4+ years Spring Boot and frameworks for microservices. * 4+ years React for interfaces; experience with Angular also valued. * 4+ years RabbitMQ for message queuing/event streaming; proficiency in Kafka. * PrimeFaces 6.x+ in JSF applications. * Kubernetes and Docker for container orchestration. * Elasticsearch for indexing, search, and analytics. * RESTful APIs, web services, and integration patterns. * Relational/NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra). * Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). * DevOps tools (Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated builds). Required Functional and Behavioral Skills: * Ability to analyze complex technical challenges and propose solutions. * Strong event-driven architecture (EDA) application for scalable systems. * English native or bilingual proficiency. * Collaborative mindset for cross-functional teamwork. * Detail-oriented in documentation, testing, and code reviews. Skills: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Apache Cassandra, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Computing, Code Coverage, Code Reviews, Computer Science, Concurrency, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Debugging Skills, DevOps, Elasticsearch, English Language, Enterprise Applications, Git, Government, Identify Issues, Java, JavaServer Faces (JSF), Messaging Middleware, Microservices, Microsoft Windows Azure, MongoDB, Multilingual, MySQL, NoSQL, On Call, Performance Tuning/Optimization, PostgreSQL, Product Design, Production Systems, REST (Representational State Transfer), RabbitMQ, Relational Databases (RDBMS), Scalable System Development, Software Engineering, Spring Framework, System Test, Systems Reliability, Team Player, Technical Analysis, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Unit Test, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Web Services ## Description * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect, design, and implement enterprise software solutions. * Apply event-driven architecture principles to develop scalable, resilient applications. * Develop microservices using Spring Boot and associated frameworks. * Build responsive user interfaces using React. * Provide expertise in PrimeFaces 6.0+ for JSF applications, including components, customization, and integration. * Implement message queuing and event streaming using RabbitMQ; understand Kafka differences. * Develop message producers, consumers, routing logic, and integration components. * Deploy microservices to Kubernetes clusters via CI/CD pipelines. * Monitor, diagnose, and troubleshoot production systems for reliability. * Perform performance tuning and scalability optimization. * Write unit tests targeting 85%+ code coverage. * Participate in peer code reviews to enforce standards. * Conduct system testing, debugging, and validation. * Prepare technical specs, architecture docs, design decisions, and sequence diagrams. * Refine requirements with product managers, designers, and engineers. ## Related Videos - [Application Modernization and Rabbits](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/120-application-modernization-and-rabbits) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)