> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/657965-senior-software-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/657965-senior-software-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Smyrna, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Distributed Systems, Elasticsearch, NoSQL, Software Architecture, Data Streaming, Google Cloud, Backend, Cassandra, Apache Kafka
- **Published:** June 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gb3yao

## About the Role

* 10+ years of professional backend development experience

 * Strong hands on experience with Java 17-21 (newer Java versions)

 * Experience working with Kafka for event streaming or messaging

 * Hands on experience in a Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environment

 * Experience working with NoSQL databases, specifically:

 * Elasticsearch

 * Cassandra

 * Strong understanding of distributed systems and backend architecture * Quarkus knowledge



## Related Videos

- [Maximising Cassandra's Potential: Tips on Schema, Queries, Parallel Access, and Reactive Programming](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1167-maximising-cassandra-s-potential-tips-on-schema-queries-parallel-access-and-reactive-programming)
- [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock)
- [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis)
- [Quarkus. A Bliss for developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/385-quarkus-a-bliss-for-developers)
- [Building Real-Time AI/ML Agents with Distributed Data using Apache Cassandra and Astra DB](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/782-building-real-time-ai-ml-agents-with-distributed-data-using-apache-cassandra-and-astra-db)
- [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean)

## 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)
- [Backend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/196-backend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023)
- [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)
- [Software Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/194-software-developer-salary-in-germany-2023)
- [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe)
- [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)