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Staff Software Engineer, Java, Kotlin, Kafka
Location
New York
Posted
154 days ago
Salary
$180.5K - $237K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Staff Software Engineer, Java, Kotlin, Kafka
Fanatics, Inc.
• Foster a culture and mindset of well-designed systems, test-driven software, and transparent communication with stakeholders. • Design and scale distributed systems using Kotlin, Java, and Spring Boot. • Build and optimize data-intensive applications with Postgres, Kafka, and Redis/Redis PubSub. • Drive system reliability, scalability, and performance across services and infrastructure. • Partner with product and engineering leadership to align technical strategy with business goals. • Mentor engineers and set standards for coding, design, and best practices. • Actively participate in code reviews, maintain technical documentation, and adhere to best software development practices.
Job Requirements
- 9+ years of software engineering experience, with expertise in distributed systems.
- Strong skills in Java (or Kotlin), Spring Boot, and modern API design (REST, gRPC, and Protobuf).
- Deep experience with Kafka and Redis.
- Hands-on with Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, and cloud-native infrastructure.
- Proven ability to influence architecture, guide teams, and deliver at scale.
- Solid understanding of the software development process, including unit testing and release management.
- B.S, M.S. or PhD in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K
- Paid time off
- GymPass
- Pet Insurance
- Family Care Benefits
- $700 to set up your home office
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