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# Lead Senior Java Developer

- **Company:** Pyramid Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Apache HTTP Server, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Data Security, Distributed Computing Environment, Gradle, Monitoring of Systems, Junit, Apache Maven, Performance Tuning, Prometheus, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Grafana, Spring-boot, Software Security, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Kubernetes, Apache Flink, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Restful APIs, Stream Processing, Data Pipelines, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/lead-senior-java-developer-nj--554e02a2-9ec1-4643-a2e1-12f7822f5e4d

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Java, Software Engineering, Java, Employee Benefits, Data Management, Maven, Docker, Microservices, Gradle, * 5+ years of strong Java development experience.

 * Proficiency in Java and a solid understanding of distributed data processing frameworks.
 * Hands-on experience with Apache Iceberg and Apache Flink for managing large-scale datasets and real-time data processing.
 * Expertise in Kafka for data streaming and messaging.
 * Experience in developing and integrating RESTful APIs, with knowledge of API security and performance optimization.
 * Strong understanding of ETL/ELT processes and data transformation techniques.
 * Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
 * Knowledge of data governance frameworks and compliance requirements.
 * Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or similar.
 * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) for application engineering solutions.

## Description

Immediate need for a talented Lead Senior Java Developer. This is a Fulltime opportunity with long-term potential and is located in New Jersey, NJ (Hybrid). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested., * Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, JUnit, and Maven/Gradle.

 * Implement real-time and batch data processing workflows leveraging Apache Flink and Kafka.
 * Manage large-scale datasets with Apache Iceberg, focusing on schema evolution, partitioning, and time-travel queries.
 * Develop and integrate secure, scalable APIs for seamless data access and interaction with downstream systems.
 * Build and manage real-time data streaming solutions using Kafka, implementing event-driven architectures.
 * Ensure data quality, consistency, and security across all pipelines and systems, with monitoring and alerting mechanisms in place.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers, contributing to best practices in data engineering.