BMO · 16 hours ago
Kafka Developer
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$42K/yr - $65K/yr
5+ years expBMO is seeking a Kafka Developer to develop scalable and accessible business cloud applications. The role focuses on the technical design, development, enhancement, testing, debugging, and maintenance of cloud applications, while also mentoring junior developers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
Design and development of Kafka-based data streaming platforms using Confluent Kafka
Architect and implement scalable, fault-tolerant, and high-throughput messaging systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and deliver solutions aligned with business goals
Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement
Ensure best practices in coding, testing, and deployment across the development lifecycle
Monitor and optimize Kafka clusters for performance, reliability, and scalability
Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in event streaming and distributed systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
5+ years of software development experience
2+ years of hands-on experience with Confluent Kafka (including Kafka Streams, KSQL, Schema Registry, Connectors)
Strong proficiency in Java, NodeJS or Python
Experience with cloud platforms AWS (EC2, ECS, lambda) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Solid understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful APIs
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
Preferred
Confluent Kafka certification
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Familiarity with observability tools (Dynatrace, ELK)
Experience in financial services industries
Benefits
Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Accident and life insurance
Retirement savings plans
Company
BMO
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Funding
Current Stage
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$7.54B2025-10-23Post Ipo Debt· $142.99M
2025-02-26Post Ipo Debt· $871.76M
2024-07-09Post Ipo Debt· $750M
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