Kafka Engineer

TEKsystems
$60.00 - $75.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan

Mar 10, 2025
Description Do you have a passion for developing software using innovative frameworks? Then this may be the job for you, a financial institution is looking for a High level Java Software Engineer who has experience developing Java applications and is capable of developing enterprise applications for our fixed income and Forex financial platforms. The Expertise and Skills You Bring * 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. * Familiarity with GIT workflow for code check-ins and review * Experience with devops/deployment tools and techniques like Jenkins, TerraCore, Concourse, Docker etc. * Strong software experience in developing and a proven track record of delivering full-stack cloud-based applications. * Demonstrated expertise in various relational and non-relational database technologies (ideally Oracle/Redis/Aerospike/DynamoDB) * Experience in UI Development with technologies like Angular, React and others is a huge plus. * You are comfortable working in an Agile software delivery environment, with exposure to continuous integration and continuous delivery tools. * You have a passion for clean, maintainable code and are always looking to improve your engineering skills in fast-paced, ambiguous environments. * Learning, adapting and embracing new concepts & technologies quickly and implementing them successfully. * Understanding of fundamental design principles for building a modular and scalable platform. * You build positive relationships with other team members and have excellent verbal and written communication. * Good communication skills, problem solving skills, and a highly professional attitude are essential for this role. Additional Skills & Qualifications Fixed Income, FX and Syndicate team is committed to providing innovative solutions in the financial domain. As a high level Software Engineer you will be applying your strong software development and test automation skills to design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve customer-facing software solutions. Experience Level Expert Level Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Westlake,TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2025. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.