Application Developer

Title: Application Developer - Senior Location: Plano, TX (Hybrid role - 1 day/week.) Duration: 6+ months Pay Range: $60/hr to $65/hr 178642 Hacker rank testing will be required for this role. TOP SKILLS REQUIRED: Application Development: Design, develop, and maintain backend applications and microservices using Java and Spring Boot. Ensure code quality through rigorous testing, peer code reviews, and adherence to best practices. Kafka Integration: Design and implement real-time data pipelines and messaging solutions using Apache Kafka. Develop producer and consumer applications for distributed data streams. Optimize Kafka configurations for performance and scalability. Distributed Systems: Design and build distributed systems that ensure fault tolerance, scalability, and high availability. Work with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) to deploy and manage distributed applications. Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, frontend developers, and DevOps. Translate business requirements into technical solutions and provide technical guidance. Monitoring and Maintenance: Set up monitoring, logging, and alerting for backend services, Kafka pipelines, and BPMN workflows. Proactively identify performance bottlenecks and optimize system performance. Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies related to Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, distributed systems, and BPMN tools. Contribute to the improvement of development processes and team productivity. Required Skills & Qualifications: Programming Languages: Strong proficiency in Java (7-+) and overall experience must be 7 to 12 Years. Frameworks: Extensive experience with Spring Boot and related Spring frameworks (Spring Data, Spring Security, etc.). Messaging Systems: In-depth knowledge of Apache Kafka (setup, topics, partitions, offsets, schemas, Kafka Streams, etc.). Distributed Systems: Solid understanding of distributed system architecture, scalability, and fault tolerance. Databases: Experience with both relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra). APIs: Expertise in building RESTful and/or gRPC APIs. Cloud & DevOps: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes). Version Control: Proficiency with Git and CI/CD pipelines. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot distributed systems. Preferred Qualifications: Hands-on experience with Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams, or Confluent Platform. Knowledge of microservices architecture and tools like Istio, Envoy, or service mesh solutions. Familiarity with caching mechanisms (e.g., Redis, Memcached). Understanding of event-driven architectures and patterns. Exposure to monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Elasticsearch. Soft Skills: Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively across teams. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. A passion for learning and staying up-to-date with emerging technologies. About PTR Global: PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit At PTR Global, we understand the importance of your privacy and security. We NEVER ASK job applicants to: Pay any fee to be considered for, submitted to, or selected for any opportunity. Purchase any product, service, or gift cards from us or for us as part of an application, interview, or selection process. Provide sensitive financial information such as credit card numbers or banking information. Successfully placed or hired candidates would only be asked for banking details after accepting an offer from us during our official onboarding processes as part of payroll setup. The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions, as well as PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work. If you receive a suspicious message, email, or phone call claiming to be from PTR Global do not respond or click on any links. Instead, contact us directly at View phone number on click.appcast.io. To report any concerns, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io #LI-SG2