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# Java Developer with Kafka (Only FTE or W2)

- **Company:** Virtusa Corporation
- **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Code Review, Serialization, Distributed Systems, Protocol Buffers, Monitoring of Systems, JSON, Prometheus, Data Streaming, Grafana, Reliability of Systems, Containerization, Kubernetes, Low Latency, Avro, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Docker, Elk Stack, Microservices
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/27bd76f9-b478-43ad-bb2e-7d329721d409

## About the Role

Strong proficiency in Java and Apache Kafka components.

 - Proven experience in developing and managing Kafka producers.
 - Solid understanding of RESTful API design.
 - Strong problem-solving and cross-team communication skills.
Preferred Skills:

 - Experience with Kafka Streams, Kafka Connect, or containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
 - Knowledge of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
 - Familiarity with Avro, Protobuf, and JSON serialization formats.

## Description

We are seeking a Java Kafka Developer to design, implement, and optimize Kafka producers to ensure seamless data flow, high performance, and system reliability., Develop and maintain robust, scalable Java-based Kafka producers and APIs.

 - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Kafka producers with existing systems.
 - Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Kafka configurations for throughput and latency.
 - Document technical specifications, code, and processes.
 - Participate in code reviews and continuous development improvements.