Lead Software Development Engineer - ADPMN INC

Role: Lead Software Development Engineer

Location: Plano, TX (Onsite)

Duration: Long Term

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Seeking an experienced Lead Developer with expertise in Kafka and extensive AWS experience to join our dynamic software development team.
• The ideal candidate is a well-rounded developer with a strong background in architect-level design and programming skills. You will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and maintaining high-performance Java applications, especially those leveraging Kafka for real-time data streaming, and AWS cloud services.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in computer science or a related field (preferred).
• A minimum of 12-15 years of experience in Java software development.
• Strong expertise in Kafka for real-time data streaming.
• Extensive experience with AWS services (e.g., EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, Redshift, Kinesis, CloudFormation).
• Proficiency in architect-level software design and development.
• Strong knowledge of software development best practices and design patterns.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, Terraform) is a plus.

Software Design and Development:

• Lead the design and development of complex Java applications with a focus on scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Architect and implement solutions using Kafka for real-time data streaming and event-driven architectures.

AWS Cloud Expertise:

• Utilize extensive knowledge of AWS services to design, build, and deploy cloud-native applications.
• Optimize existing AWS infrastructure for cost-effectiveness and performance.
• Code Reviews and Best Practices:
• Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines.
• Mentor junior developers, sharing expertise and knowledge to enhance the team's skills.

Performance Optimization:

• Identify and address performance bottlenecks in Java applications and Kafka setups.
• Implement efficient data processing and data flow pipelines.Troubleshooting and Debugging:

• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
• Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to ensure smooth operations.

Documentation:

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for architectural designs, codebases, and deployment procedures.

Security and Compliance:

• Implement security best practices and compliance standards for applications and AWS resources.