
Senior Java Consultant, Kafka
GFT Technologies
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Kraków • Poland
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Salary
💰 PLN 125 - PLN 163 per hour
Job Level
Tech Stack
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
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
JavaSpring BootApache KafkaCI/CDPostgreSQLOracleMongoDBperformance tuningagile methodologiesScrum
Soft skills
problem-solvingleadershipcommunicationcollaborationtechnical planning