Microservice Developer – Event-Driven Architecture

CDC Foundation

EMSA3 Application Developer supporting modernization of Utah’s Electronic Message Staging Area system. Focusing on data flows with Apache Kafka and Amazon Kinesis in a dynamic public health environment.

Posted 5/4/2026full-timeUtah • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheGraphQLJavaKafkaMavenMicroservicesPostgresReactSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop high-performance microservices using Java SDK and GraphQL
Refactor and modernize the existing EMSA technology stack to improve stability, scalability, and maintainability
Increase system throughput to support higher volumes of electronic reporting during outbreak conditions
Expand EMSA functionality to support non-laboratory data, including clinical and case-based information
Develop and maintain efficient GraphQL APIs to support system interoperability
Design, optimize, and maintain PostgreSQL database structures for high-performance data processing
Collaborate with informatics, epidemiology, and public health stakeholders using Agile development methodologies
Contribute to documentation, testing, and release activities to ensure readiness for deployment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field required
Deep understanding of RESTful API’s, GraphQL, and service mesh technologies
Experiencing in full stack environment (Spring Boot, React, Maven, Java SDK)
Strong PostgreSQL database design and optimization skills
Experience with Git version control
Familiarity with Agile methodologies
Ability to build scalable, high-performance systems
3+ years of hands-on experience with Apache Kafka (Producers, Consumers, Kafka Connect) and Amazon Kinesis (Data streams, Firehose)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

Java SDKGraphQLPostgreSQLRESTful APIsSpring BootReactMavenApache KafkaAmazon KinesisAgile methodologies

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingdocumentationtestingrelease management

Certifications

Master’s degree in Computer ScienceMaster’s degree in Software EngineeringMaster’s degree in Information Systems