Java Backend Developer

Title : Java Backend Developer

Location : Sunnyvale, CA

Type : Contract

Duration : Long Term

Description :

JAVA microservices, kafka, bit on data side experience, Cassandra

Experience on Cassandra & KAFKA is mandatory

Responsible for planning and designing new software and web applications, working as part of a team responsible for software development and delivery of data pipelines for Xfinity Data Platform (XDP).

XDP as a cloud platform manages configurations and operational data for millions of Xfinity routers, offers features for xFi residential and business customers to simplify & improve their network connectivity needs & experience.

Designs new software and web applications, supports applications under development and customizes current applications. Develops software update process for existing applications.

Assists in the roll-out of software releases and periodic tasks and participation in Site Reliability engineering (SRE) of platform applications.

Design and develop low latency, high throughput server applications that handle large volume of data stream processing by leveraging big data technologies, example Apache Spark or Flink, Kafka, AWS services like Kinesis, SNS, SQS, Opensearch.

Develop application using Java or Scala, python scripting, microservices with Spring framework e.g. Spring boot, NoSql databases like Cassandra or Mongo.

Assists in developing, monitoring and evaluating performance metrics.

Writing and editing of documentation and technical requirements, including evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals and formal recommendations and reports.

Keeps current with technological developments within the industry. Monitors and evaluates competitive applications and products.

Reviews literature, patents and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects.

Provides technical leadership throughout the design process and guidance with regards to practices, procedures and techniques.

Serves as a guide and mentor for junior level Software Development Engineers.

Works with Quality Assurance team to determine if applications fit specification and technical requirements.

Displays expertise in process design and redesign skills. Presents and defends architectural, design and technical choices to internal audiences.

Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.