Role Description NearSource is seeking a Senior Java Backend Developer to contribute to a large-scale cloud-native platform for a Fortune 500 product company. This role requires strong expertise in backend engineering, event-driven architectures, distributed systems, and real-time data streaming. The successful candidate will be expected to quickly onboard and deliver value within the first weeks of engagement while collaborating with global engineering teams. - Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java or Go. - Architect and implement event-driven systems leveraging Apache Kafka and AWS streaming technologies. - Build and optimize high-throughput data processing pipelines and asynchronous messaging workflows. - Develop reliable distributed systems with strong focus on resiliency, scalability, and operational excellence. - Implement and maintain cloud-native solutions on AWS services including DynamoDB, MSK/Kinesis, ECS/EKS, IAM, and S3. - Design partitioning strategies, retention policies, access controls, and consumer architectures for Kafka-based platforms. - Drive implementation of data streaming solutions supporting CDC patterns and event processing requirements. - Apply distributed systems best practices including idempotency, retry mechanisms, eventual consistency, and fault tolerance. - Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver production-ready software solutions. - Troubleshoot, optimize, and improve platform performance, scalability, and reliability. - Contribute effectively within an existing project environment and achieve rapid productivity during onboarding. Qualifications - 7 to 10 years of professional software engineering experience. - Strong backend development experience using Java with Spring Boot or Go with modern service frameworks. - Hands-on production experience with Apache Kafka, including: - Producer and consumer APIs - Partition design - Retention management - ACL configuration - Kafka Admin Client - Hands-on production experience with AWS services, including: - DynamoDB - MSK or Kinesis - ECS or EKS - IAM - S3 - Strong experience building event-driven architectures and streaming platforms. - Experience with Change Data Capture (CDC) patterns and asynchronous message processing. - Strong understanding of delivery guarantees, including exactly-once and at-least-once processing semantics. - Solid knowledge of distributed systems concepts including idempotency, retries with backoff, and eventual consistency. - Proven ability to join active projects and contribute effectively within the first one to two weeks. Requirements - Experience with Apache Flink, Flink SQL, or Kafka Streams. - Experience building stream consumers using AWS Kinesis Client Library (KCL). - Experience implementing Outbox patterns, Debezium, or similar CDC frameworks. - Experience with DynamoDB single-table design. - Familiarity with GitOps deployment methodologies using ArgoCD or Flux. - Familiarity with Apache Iceberg, Apache Paimon, or other open table formats. Benefits Apply now, or share your resume with salary expectations at careers@nearsource.ca. Thank you for considering a career with us! Once you submit your application, our Talent Acquisition team will review your resume thoroughly. If there's a strong match, we'll reach out to discuss your experience, role details, benefits, compensation, and next steps. While we strive for transparency, we may not be able to respond to every applicant due to high volume, but we genuinely appreciate your time and interest. Company Description NearSource Technologies is a trusted partner for future-ready software consulting, enabling Fortune 500 enterprises to accelerate digital transformation. Our global engineering teams build and deploy impactful technology for some of the world's most admired brands, working directly on long-term client initiatives. NearSource is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or background. Innovation thrives when everyone feels empowered to contribute.

• Develop and maintain the release and observability systems that support our development lifecycle. • Engage with and execute on a technical vision. • Give back by mentoring other engineers and sharing the skills you learn. • Collaborate with team members and engineers across the company to design elegant systems. • Work with a globally distributed team based in multiple countries.

Role Description We are looking for an intern to join the Cassandra team within Ticketmaster’s TechOps Global Database Services organization. You’ll work with database technology operating at a scale few companies reach, on a team invested in helping you grow your career. - Use AI coding assistants and agents as part of daily engineering — writing and testing scripts, investigating issues and automating routine database operations. - Work closely with the Database Engineering team to perform database operations in a non-production environment, test database operations scripts and generate reports. - Learn a wide range of tools used by the Database Engineering team, the modern SDLC, and participate in the quality-testing workflow, including: - Building test cases for functional verification - Performance verification - Fault-tolerance testing - Writing test reports - Opening bug reports - Learn OS patching, database patching, GitLab repo management, networking, and databases. Qualifications - Current college student in Computer Science or Computer Engineering major. - Knowledge of software development life cycle, understanding user stories/use cases a plus. - Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases. - Basic Linux/shell familiarity and light scripting in Python or Bash a plus. - Previous internship experience is a plus. - Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. - Able to work independently and comfortable with a remote working style. Company Description We are proud to be a part of Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s largest live entertainment company. Our mission at Ticketmaster is to connect people around the world to the live events they love. - Ticketmaster is the world’s largest ticket marketplace and the global market leader in live event ticketing products and services. - Processes 550 million tickets per year across 35+ different countries. - Guided by values of Reliability, Teamwork, Integrity, and Belonging.

Role Description We are looking for an intern to join the Cassandra team within Ticketmaster’s TechOps Global Database Services organization. You’ll work with database technology operating at a scale few companies reach, on a team invested in helping you grow your career. - You will use AI coding assistants and agents as part of daily engineering — writing and testing scripts, investigating issues and automating routine database operations. - You will work closely with the Database Engineering team to perform database operations in a non-production environment, test database operations scripts and generate reports. - You will learn a wide range of tools used by the Database Engineering team, learn the modern SDLC and participate in the quality-testing workflow, including: - Building test cases for functional verification - Performance verification - Fault-tolerance testing - Writing test reports - Opening bug reports - You will have a chance to learn OS patching, database patching, GitLab repo management, networking and databases. Qualifications - Current college student in Computer Science or Computer Engineering major. - Knowledge of software development life cycle, understanding user stories/use cases a plus. - Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases. - Basic Linux/shell familiarity and light scripting in Python or Bash a plus. - Previous internship experience is a plus. - Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. - Able to work independently and comfortable with a remote working style. Company Description We are proud to be a part of Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s largest live entertainment company. - Our mission at Ticketmaster is to connect people around the world to the live events they love. - Ticketmaster is the world’s largest ticket marketplace and the global market leader in live event ticketing products and services. - We process 550 million tickets per year across 35+ different countries. - Our work is guided by our values: - Reliability: Fans and clients count on us to power their live event experiences. - Teamwork: We celebrate individual achievements but know we have more success as a team. - Integrity: We are committed to the highest moral and ethical standards. - Belonging: We are committed to building a culture where all people can be their authentic selves.