Java Architect

Overview:

As Technical Architect at ProArch you will play a crucial role in the design, development, and implementation of complex applications. This role requires a deep understanding of Java, AWS, Kafka, and microservices, with a focus on creating scalable, high-performance solutions. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in software development and architecture, demonstrating a strong ability to lead technical teams and drive projects to successful completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and design robust, scalable, and high-performance application architectures using Java, AWS, and Kafka and microservices.
• Lead the development and implementation of complex applications, ensuring alignment with business requirements and architectural principles.
• Design and implement microservices architectures, ensuring loose coupling, high cohesion, and scalability.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks and optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Set up and configure Kafka clusters, including brokers, zookeepers, and other components.
• Develop and implement best practices for Kafka configuration, management, and monitoring.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Kafka-related issues, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate Kafka with existing systems and applications.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team How are you? I hope this email finds you well.
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• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in Kafka and related technologies.
• Perform capacity planning and optimization of Kafka clusters.
• Implement security measures and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Create and maintain documentation related to Kafka architecture, configuration, and operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 8-10 years of hands-on experience in software development, with a focus on distributed systems and data streaming technologies.
• Proven experience in setting up, configuring, and troubleshooting Kafka clusters in production environments using AWS MSK (serverless/Provisioned) or Confluent Kafka platforms is a must.
• Extensive experience with AWS services (EC2, ECS, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.).
• Strong understanding of Kafka architecture, including brokers, zookeepers, producers, consumers, and Kafka Streams.
• Proficiency and proven experience in implementing RESTful APIs.
• Strong experience Connector ecosystem specifically Source Connectors and Sink Connector leveraging open-source components.
• Strong experience leveraging Postgres and its datatypes like Jsonb etc.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Scala, or Python.
• Experience with Kafka ecosystem tools such as Avro and Glue Registry or Confluent schema registry.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools for Kafka, such as Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stack.
• Knowledge of security practices and tools for Kafka, including encryption, authentication, and authorization.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, continuously improving the architecture and technology stack
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

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