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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Full Stack Java Engineer - Kafka & AWS MSK Migration - **Company:** NTT DATA Corporation - **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $135,200.0 - $156,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Apache HTTP Server, User Authentication, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Amazon DynamoDB, Fault Tolerance, Protocol Buffers, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, NoSQL, Performance Tuning, Migration Manager, Prometheus, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Transport Layer Security, Enterprise Software Applications, ReactJS, Grafana, Spring-boot, AWS Lambda, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Cloudformation, Event Driven Architecture, Build Management, Containerization, AngularJS, Gitlab-ci, Avro, Apache Kafka, Functional Programming, Cloudwatch, Restful APIs, Terraform, Code Restructuring, Serverless Computing, Docker, Jenkins, Confluent, Microservices - **Published:** September 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/full-stack-engineer-java-dallas-tx--fe2d92d1-3765-44d5-86f0-5965c6ff8eb5 ## About the Role * 5+ years of software engineering experience with Java-based enterprise applications. * 5+ years of Strong expertise in Java (8/11/17), Spring Boot, and RESTful API development. * 5+ years of Deep experience with Apache Kafka, including: + Producers and consumers + Kafka Streams + Kafka Connect + Schema Registry (Avro or Protobuf) + Consumer groups and partitioning strategies * 5+ years of Proven experience implementing or migrating workloads to AWS MSK (including MSK Connect or MSK Serverless). * 5+ years of Hands-on experience with AWS services including IAM, VPC, CloudWatch, Lambda, S3, and Secrets Manager. * 5+ years of Experience building full-stack applications using React or Angular. * 5+ years of Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins or GitLab CI), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation), and container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. * 5+ years of Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, or MongoDB. * 5+ years of Strong understanding of distributed systems, event-driven architectures, scalability, and fault tolerance. * 5+ years of Experience supporting large-scale production migrations with minimal downtime. * Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across engineering and infrastructure teams. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently in fast-paced environments. Preferred Qualifications * Experience migrating from self-managed or Confluent Kafka environments to AWS MSK. * Financial services or other highly regulated industry experience. * AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, Developer Associate, or similar). * Experience implementing Kafka security using IAM, mTLS, SASL/SCRAM, and encryption best practices., AWS Lambda, Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Apache Avro, Apache Kafka, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Authentication, Best Practices, Business Services, Communication Skills, Consulting, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cryptography, Customer Retention/Renewal, DevOps, Distributed Computing, Docker, Ecosystems, Environmental Management, Financial Services, Identify Issues, International Business, Java, Jenkins, Microservices, Migration Strategy, MongoDB, Network Security, NoSQL, Operations Processes, Performance Tuning/Optimization, PostgreSQL, Problem Solving Skills, REST (Representational State Transfer), React.js, Refactoring, Replication and Remote Mirroring, Research & Development (R&D), Risk Management, SASL (Simple Authentication and Security Layer), SQL Databases, SSL-TLS (Secure Socket Layer - Transport Layer Security), Software Engineering, Startup, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Writing, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX) ## Description NTT DATA is seeking a Full Stack Java Engineer with deep expertise in Apache Kafka and AWS Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka (MSK) to help lead the migration of enterprise Kafka infrastructure from self-managed environments to AWS MSK. * In this role, you'll design and build event-driven applications, modernize streaming platforms, and ensure a seamless, low-risk migration with minimal impact to business-critical systems. * You'll work closely with engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to deliver highly scalable, secure, and resilient solutions. Responsibilities * Lead the migration of on-premises or self-managed Kafka clusters to AWS MSK, including planning, sizing, replication, and production cutovers. * Design, develop, and maintain Java/Spring Boot microservices and REST APIs that publish and consume Kafka events. * Build and enhance full-stack applications using modern frontend technologies (React or Angular) where required. * Refactor Kafka producers and consumers to support AWS MSK, including IAM authentication, TLS, networking, and security best practices. * Optimize Kafka performance through effective partitioning, replication, retention, and consumer group management. * Implement monitoring and observability using CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar tools. * Develop migration strategies including validation, dual-read/dual-write, rollback planning, and production readiness. * Partner with DevOps teams to provision infrastructure using Terraform or CloudFormation. * Ensure secure, compliant implementations with encryption, IAM, mTLS, and SASL/SCRAM authentication. * Troubleshoot application, streaming, and infrastructure performance issues. * Produce technical documentation, migration runbooks, and operational procedures. * Mentor junior engineers and promote Kafka and AWS best practices. ## Related Videos - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [From event streaming to event sourcing 101](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/91-from-event-streaming-to-event-sourcing-101) - [Migrating half a million users to a new payment service provider](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/730-migrating-half-a-million-users-to-a-new-payment-service-provider) - [NoSQL Data Modeling for Front-end Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/297-nosql-data-modeling-for-front-end-developers) - [How I saved 200K/yr in direct costs writing 0 code lines in K8s](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1055-how-i-saved-200k-yr-in-direct-costs-writing-0-code-lines-in-k8s) ## 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) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe)