Job Description

Senior Software Engineer (Java, Python, Kafka, Streaming)

Phoenix, AZ (Onsite/Hybrid)
Contract: ~9–12 Months
Rate: Competitive

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build and scale modern, event-driven applications within a large enterprise environment. This role focuses on backend development, real-time data processing, and microservices architecture, leveraging both Java and Python.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with streaming technologies (Kafka/Flink), reactive programming, and building high-performance APIs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java (Spring Boot) and Python
• Build and support event-driven architectures using Kafka
• Develop real-time data pipelines and streaming solutions using Flink or similar technologies
• Implement RESTful APIs and microservices
• Apply reactive programming principles (e.g., WebFlux) to improve performance and scalability
• Work with both NoSQL (MongoDB) and relational databases (Oracle)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions
• Contribute to system design, performance tuning, and continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of software engineering experience
• Strong expertise in Java (Spring / Spring Boot)
• 2+ years of Python (backend or data-focused)
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka
• Experience with Flink or other streaming/data pipeline technologies
• Strong understanding of REST APIs and microservices architecture
• Experience with MongoDB and/or Oracle databases

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Reactive Programming (WebFlux or similar)
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Familiarity with LLMs, prompt engineering, or agent-based architectures
• Experience with modern AI frameworks or tools

Work Environment

• Hybrid/onsite in Phoenix, AZ
• Fast-paced, collaborative engineering team
• Focus on modern architecture and real-time systems

Additional Notes

• This is a hands-on engineering role (not purely design-focused)
• Candidates should be comfortable working across multiple technologies (Java + Python)
• Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship constraints is required