Kafka Streaming Lead Software Engineer

Quick Facts

• Lead design and delivery of Kafka-based event streaming platforms in high-throughput environments
• Core technical contributor across back-end, microservices, and streaming operability
• Drives secure, scalable, production-grade solutions and AI-assisted engineering adoption

Description

Lead the design and delivery of Kafka-based event streaming platforms/services in high-throughput environments. You will execute end-to-end software design, development, and troubleshooting, build microservices-based applications, and work across cloud and distributed systems using modern web APIs. You will also improve operability for streaming systems and drive adoption of enterprise-approved AI-assisted engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions including design, development, and technical troubleshooting
• Lead Kafka-based event streaming platform/service delivery with strong event-driven architecture and distributed reliability
• Build back-end services (Java, Spring Boot, Node.js) and front-end components (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Angular)
• Work with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), distributed systems, RESTful APIs, WebSockets, and JSON
• Develop secure, high-quality production code and review/debug others’ code
• Drive team adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices (code review/refactoring, test strategy acceleration, incident/root-cause analysis support) with consistent validation standards
• Use SDLC toolchain and automation capabilities to increase engineering value
• Identify opportunities to eliminate or automate recurring remediation to improve operational stability
• Lead evaluation sessions with external vendors/startups/internal teams to probe architectural fit and technical credentials

Requirements

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience
• Back-end proficiency (Java/Spring Boot/Node.js) with microservices experience; full-stack capabilities (HTML/CSS/JavaScript/TypeScript/React/Angular)
• Deep experience leading Kafka event streaming design/delivery in high-throughput (high TPS) environments with event-driven architecture and distributed systems reliability
• Ability to independently solve design and functionality challenges with minimal supervision
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), distributed systems, and web technologies including REST, WebSockets, and JSON
• Hands-on experience with scalable SQL and NoSQL database design/build
• Proven ability to lead technical direction: architecture decisions, design docs, stakeholder alignment, and delivery through ambiguity
• Experience improving streaming operability (SLOs/SLAs, on-call readiness, monitoring, incident response, postmortems)
• Demonstrated use of approved AI-assisted software development tools with ability to validate AI outputs for correctness, performance, and security
• Strong understanding of responsible AI use (data sensitivity, secure handling of inputs/outputs, resiliency/security expectations; coaching safe adoption)
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies including CI/CD, application resiliency, and security

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package (base salary based on role, experience, skills, and location)
• Possible commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, with cash and/or forfeitable equity for eligible roles
• Comprehensive health care coverage and on-site health and wellness centers
• Retirement savings plan
• Backup childcare
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mental health support
• Financial coaching
• Additional details provided during the hiring process