Backend Developer (Java, Kafka, Apache, Cloud)

Job Title:     Backend Developer Level 2Location:   Blue Ash, OH, 45242 (Hybrid)Duration:    6+ Months (Possible Extension) Job Description As a Backend Developer, you will have the opportunity to design, build, test, maintain, and have a direct and meaningful impact on the roadmap of the technology platform. You will be responsible for design and development of backend components of highly scalable eCommerce web and Merchandizing applications.10+ years’ experience developing large scale web applications using Java, Apache Storm, Golang (or similar languages)Microservices architecture and designExperience with modern libraries and tooling.Significant Java programming skills, data structures and Micro-services architecture and development.Significant experience with the Spring Framework (Persistence, REST, Messaging, Integrations) such as Spring Boot.Significant knowledge of SQL Database and NoSQL Databases (MongoDB / Cassandra)Significant experience in Messaging architectures & development- MQ Series or Kafka or equivalent.Proven Experience in building RESTful APIs and a deep understanding of REST principles.Proven Experience working with Docker or similar technologies, GIT, CI/CD and writing unit/integration tests.Strong analytical problem-solving skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Key Responsibilities:Develop backend eCommerce web and Merchandizing applications in cloud platform technologies. Collaborate with designers & product managers to iterate on the design & implementation of our product .Work with Engineers from the full stack to build and ship features.. Identify and uphold engineering best practices. Monitor performance, watch for traffic drops related to usability problems & rectify the issues.Review app and feature code, and plan future API upgrades with the development team. Note Top 3 skills: Micro-services, Apache, Kafka, Cloud Additional Skills: Microservices architecture and design Soft Skills Needed: Adaptability, Taking OwnershipProject person will be supporting: Rendition pipelines, the team brings in data from the outside - data providers Pillar: Customer Experience (CX/MX)