Java Developer with Scala and kafka

Role: Java Developer with Scala, kafkaLocation: Jersey city, NJ need localsWork type: W2

Manager role.so need profiles to be perfect

Important: Candidates must be local to Jersey City, NJ, and profiles should demonstrate strong Java + Scala + Kafka + leadership/management experience.

Job Summary**

We are seeking an experienced Java/Scala Engineering Manager with strong expertise in Kafka and distributed systems to lead the development of high-performance, enterprise-scale applications.

The ideal candidate will have a strong hands-on technical background in Java, Scala, Kafka, and microservices, along with proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex projects.

Key Responsibilities**

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers.

• Design and develop scalable applications using Java, Scala, and Spring Boot.

• Architect and support Kafka-based event-driven systems.

• Lead development of enterprise microservices and distributed applications.

• Drive technical design, code quality, testing, and engineering best practices.

• Collaborate with product, architecture, and business teams.

• Participate in system design, troubleshooting, and production support.

• Manage project delivery, priorities, and technical initiatives.

• Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to engineers.

Required Skills

• 10+ years of software development experience.

• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Scala.

• Strong expertise in Apache Kafka and event-driven architecture.

• Experience with Spring Boot and Microservices.

• Strong knowledge of distributed systems and REST APIs.

• Proven people/team management or technical leadership experience.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

• Experience working in large enterprise environments.

Preferred Skills

• Financial services / banking experience.

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.