GFT Technologies

Senior Java Consultant, Kafka

GFT Technologies

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: KrakówPoland

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Salary

💰 PLN 125 - PLN 163 per hour

Job Level

About the role

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java (Spring Boot)
  • Implement and optimize Kafka-based messaging solutions (producers, consumers, schema evolution, topic management)
  • Participate in DevOps-related tasks: CI/CD pipelines, environment configuration, monitoring, and deployment automation
  • Cooperation with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB)
  • Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to clarify requirements and translate them into technical solutions
  • Drive and participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical planning
  • Proactively identify and solve issues across the delivery lifecycle

Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of Java and the Spring ecosystem
  • Solid hands-on experience with Apache Kafka in a production environment
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices, tooling (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Practical experience with relational databases and understanding of performance tuning
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to independently lead technical topics
  • Experience working in distributed teams and agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
  • Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal
  • Nice to Have: Experience in the financial/banking domain
  • Nice to Have: Exposure to Real-Time Payments or payment processing systems
  • Nice to Have: Familiarity with tools like Prometheus for monitoring and logging
  • Nice to Have: Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Benefits
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, vision and others
  • Company Culture based on our Core Values
  • Professional Development Training with Individual Development Plans to map out your career growth
  • Opportunity to work in a global environment with diverse teams built with colleagues from around the world
  • Opportunity to work with technology industry leaders in the financial services industry
  • Opportunity to work for big name clients in capital markets, banking and other industries

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
JavaSpring BootApache KafkaCI/CDPostgreSQLOracleMongoDBperformance tuningagile methodologiesScrum
Soft skills
problem-solvingleadershipcommunicationcollaborationtechnical planning