**Senior Kafka Software Engineer (Java/AWS)** **Westlake, TX** **Type:** Contract **Category:** Development **Industry:** Financial Services **Reference ID:** JN -012025-92521 **Date Posted:** 01/28/2025 **Shortcut:** http://careers.eliassen.com/MEW2eP + Description + Recommended Jobs **Description:** Hiring for someone to assist in developing software using innovative frameworks. We are seeking a Senior Java Software Engineer who has experience developing Java applications, Kafka ecosystems, and is capable of developing enterprise applications for large enterprise platforms. _Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance._ _Rate: $58 - $63 / hr. w2_ **Responsibilities:** + Able to work in an Agile software delivery environment, with exposure to continuous integration and continuous delivery tools, able to learn, adapt, and embrace new concepts / technologies and scale and implement quickly + Passion for clean, maintainable code and are always looking to improve your engineering skills in fast-paced, ambiguous environments. + Able to build positive relationships and mentor others through understanding of fundamental design principles for building a modular and scalable platform. + Must have strong communication skills, problem solving skills, highly professional attitude, and excellent verbal and written communication. **Experience Requirements:** + Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent. + 8+ years of experience developing multi-tier distributed application preferred. + Expert level knowledge of REST API development + Proven expertise MQ /Kafka technology to develop and support data ingestion services + Experience in developing applications that use multi-threaded processing. + Familiarity using financial messaging protocols like FIX is a HUGE PLUS. + Strong software experience in developing and a proven track record of delivering full-stack cloud-based applications utilizing tools like GIT workflow, code check-ins/review, and DevOps and CICD tools such as Jenkins, TerraCore, Concourse, Docker, UDeploy, et cetera + Demonstrated expertise in various relational and non-relational database technologies (ideally MongoDB/Redis/Aerospike/DynamoDB) and Oracle RDBMS + Experience in UI Development with technologies like Angular, React and others is a huge plus. **REQUIREMENTS:** **S** trong software development and test automation skills to design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve customer-facing software solutions. Able to work on migration/modernization of a platform to the cloud/messaging service (TIBCO to Kafka) *REQUIRED SKILLS* -->Advanced Core Java/Spring Boot -->MUST HAVE Asynchronous processing experience -->MUST HAVE Advanced multi-thread programming -->Strong messaging experience with Kafka or related messaging service (processing 300 million messages a day) -->AWS, Financial services experience / trading application experience STRONGLY desired **Education Requirements:** Bachelors Degree and 8+ years of experience (Senior position) _Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._ _W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality._ _Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com._ _About Eliassen Group:_ _Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate._ _Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status._ _Don’t miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!_