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Parsons Corporation · 4 months ago

Kafka Developer, Senior

Quantico, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$121K/yr - $217K/yr

9+ years exp

Parsons Corporation is a company that values innovation and growth, seeking a Senior Kafka Software Developer to join their team. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining Kafka-based data streaming applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain Kafka-based data streaming applications

Optimize Kafka performance and troubleshoot issues

Familiarity with schema registry design, Kafka streams implementation

Strong REST API development

Analyzes user needs and develop software solutions

Experience with Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure as Code

Develop scalable web-based data visualization and analytic platforms using Node.js, JavaScript, scalable databases (Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL), Docker, Python

Operate in an agile development environment using DevSecOps and CI/CD practices

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions

Coordinates with Product Designer and Product Manager to translate 'user stories' into deliverable code

Conduct and participate in design reviews, sprint demonstrations, and after-action reviews

Write, review, and execute comprehensive test procedures

Deploy applications into development/staging/production environments

Ensures security of software and systems

Peer-review and comment on software code and write/review/update software design and user-focused documentation (e.g., User Manuals)

Qualification

KafkaDevSecOpsCI/CDLinuxNode.jsJavaScriptPythonDockerKubernetesAgile project managementCommunicationProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

B.S. in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline (A combination of education and demonstrated experience will be considered in lieu of a degree)

Minimum 9 years software engineering experience (including demonstrated data engineering)

Experience with DevSecOps and CI/CD practices

Experience developing in a Linux environment (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu)

Experience using scripting languages such as bash and shell scripting

Experience with agile project management using tools such as Jira and Confluence and configuration management tools such as Gitlab

Experience with container-based systems such as Docker and Kubernetes

Experience with scripting languages such as Node.js, JavaScript (TypeScript), and Python

Experience with YAML and JSON formats

Excellent software testing skills

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment

U.S. Citizenship and active DoD Secret clearance