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# Java Developer with Scala and kafka

- **Company:** Ipolarity LLC
- **Location:** Hanover, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $114,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Systems, NoSQL, OpenShift, Scala (Programming Language), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Spring-boot, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Microservices
- **Published:** September 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c9479f140cd99dda

## About the Role

The ideal candidate will have a strong hands-on technical background in Java, Scala, Kafka, and microservices, along with proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex projects., * 10+ years of software development experience.

 * Strong hands-on experience with Java and Scala.
 * Strong expertise in Apache Kafka and event-driven architecture.
 * Experience with Spring Boot and Microservices.
 * Strong knowledge of distributed systems and REST APIs.
 * Proven people/team management or technical leadership experience.
 * Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
 * Experience working in large enterprise environments.

Preferred Skills

 * Financial services / banking experience.
 * Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
 * Kubernetes/OpenShift experience.
 * Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices.
 * SQL/NoSQL database experience.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Java/Scala Engineering Manager with strong expertise in Kafka and distributed systems to lead the development of high-performance, enterprise-scale applications., * Lead and mentor a team of software engineers.

 * Design and develop scalable applications using Java, Scala, and Spring Boot.
 * Architect and support Kafka-based event-driven systems.
 * Lead development of enterprise microservices and distributed applications.
 * Drive technical design, code quality, testing, and engineering best practices.
 * Collaborate with product, architecture, and business teams.
 * Participate in system design, troubleshooting, and production support.
 * Manage project delivery, priorities, and technical initiatives.
 * Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to engineers.