Engineer

Kafka Developer Application Development

Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Java and J2EE technologies. Build scalable and resilient microservices using Spring Boot and Spring Framework. Develop reusable, maintainable, and high-quality code following industry best practices. Participate in the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) from requirements through deployment and support. Troubleshoot and resolve application performance and production issues.

Microservices & API Development

Design and implement RESTful APIs and service integrations. Develop loosely coupled microservices architectures for highly scalable applications. Define API contracts, security standards, and integration patterns. Implement API versioning, monitoring, logging, and error handling strategies. Collaborate with frontend and integration teams to ensure seamless connectivity.

Kafka & Event-Driven Architecture

Design and implement event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka. Develop Kafka producers, consumers, and stream-processing applications. Build high-throughput and fault-tolerant messaging solutions. Configure and optimize Kafka topics, partitions, and consumer groups. Monitor message delivery, performance, and reliability. Troubleshoot distributed messaging and data consistency issues.

Distributed Systems Engineering

Develop highly available, fault-tolerant distributed applications. Implement asynchronous communication and event-driven processing patterns. Design scalable architectures capable of handling high transaction volumes. Ensure application resiliency, reliability, and performance optimization. Participate in architecture reviews and technical design discussions.

Database Development & Optimization

Design and develop database solutions using Oracle, SQL Server, and MySQL. Create and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and database objects. Perform data modeling and database performance tuning. Ensure data integrity, consistency, and security. Support database migration and modernization activities.

Cloud & DevOps

Participate in cloud-native application development and deployment initiatives. Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins. Automate build, deployment, testing, and release processes. Implement DevOps best practices for continuous integration and delivery. Support infrastructure automation and deployment environments. Collaborate with DevOps teams to improve deployment efficiency and reliability.

Code Quality & Best Practices

Conduct peer code reviews and enforce coding standards. Promote secure coding practices and application security compliance. Ensure proper unit testing, integration testing, and automation coverage. Utilize Git for source code management and version control. Manage dependencies and builds using Maven.

Agile Collaboration

Participate in Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives. Collaborate closely with Business Analysts, Architects, QA Engineers, and Product Owners. Provide technical estimates and support project planning activities. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Salary Range - $100,000-$120,000 a year

TCS Employee Benefits Summary:

• Discretionary Annual Incentive.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
• Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
• Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
• Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
• Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
• Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Function: TECHNOLOGY

Role: Engineer

ID: 429334

Skills: Kafka

Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE