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# Staff Software Engineer (Java, Low-Latency System)

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $300,000 - $350,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Distributed Systems, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, ZeroMQ (Concurrent Programming Libraries), Build Management, Low Latency, Apache Kafka, Serverless Computing, Microservices
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25304_7ec64061f7f175d239dd31d92cb8e068

## About the Role

* 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with deep expertise in Java and building high-performance, low-latency systems
 * Proven experience in building distributed systems in high-frequency environments
 * Hands-on experience with cloud-native services, microservices, and scalable distributed platforms
 * Experience working in Agile environments, collaborating cross-functionally with teams
 * Strong knowledge of low-latency messaging technologies (e.g., Kafka, Aeron, Chronicle Queue, ZeroMQ) and experience optimizing throughput, concurrency, and microsecond-level performance

## Description

* Greenfield Development: Design and build sophisticated, global low-latency systems
 * Ultra-Low-Latency Messaging: Engineer high-volume, ultra-low-latency messaging pipelines
 * High-Performance Distributed Systems: Design and implement secure, scalable cloud-based services, distributed platforms, and APIs that serve as the backbone of latency-sensitive applications
 * Agile Software Engineering: Participate in full-lifecycle Java development within an Agile environment, leveraging event-driven technologies to power real-time applications
 * Award-Winning Culture: Join a company recognized as a Best Place to Work, underscoring its commitment to employee growth, career development, and collaborative innovation