Java Developer with Scala and kafka at IPolarity in NJ-Whippany-07981
- Company: IPolarity
- Location: NJ-Whippany-07981
- Posted: Sep 17, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour
- Experience: 10+ years
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Java/Scala Engineering Manager with strong expertise in Kafka and distributed systems to lead the development of high-performance, enterprise-scale applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong hands-on technical background in Java, Scala, Kafka, and microservice…
Job description
- We are seeking an experienced Java/Scala Engineering Manager with strong expertise in Kafka and distributed systems to lead the development of high-performance, enterprise-scale applications.
- The ideal candidate will have a strong hands-on technical background in Java, Scala, Kafka, and microservices, along with proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of software engineers.
- Design and develop scalable applications using Java, Scala, and Spring Boot.
- Architect and support Kafka-based event-driven systems.
- Lead development of enterprise microservices and distributed applications.
- Drive technical design, code quality, testing, and engineering best practices.
- Collaborate with product, architecture, and business teams.
- Participate in system design, troubleshooting, and production support.
- Manage project delivery, priorities, and technical initiatives.
- Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to engineers.
Requirements
- 10+ years of software development experience.
- Strong hands-on experience with Java and Scala.
- Strong expertise in Apache Kafka and event-driven architecture.
- Experience with Spring Boot and Microservices.
- Strong knowledge of distributed systems and REST APIs.
- Proven people/team management or technical leadership experience.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
- Experience working in large enterprise environments.
- Financial services / banking experience.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
- Kubernetes/OpenShift experience.
- Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices.
- SQL/NoSQL database experience.
Skills
Required
- Java
- Scala
- Apache Kafka
- Spring Boot
- Microservices
- Distributed systems
- REST APIs
- Team management
- Technical leadership
- Communication
- Stakeholder management
Preferred
- Financial services / banking
- AWS or Azure
- Kubernetes/OpenShift
- CI/CD and DevOps
- SQL/NoSQL databases
Benefits
- Compensation: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour
About IPolarity
IPolarity LLC. is a Professional Services firm composed of highly trained professionals with a wide range of experience in various industries. We provide our clients in key industry verticals with focused expertise in IT Solution, Application Development, Application Maintenance, Testing services and Systems Integration. IPolarity LLC integrates expert industry knowledge, process and technology frameworks, strong partnerships, and a reliable work force to provide strategic solutions that generate sustainable results. We are able to leverage our expertise via a flexible delivery model, which includes onsite and offsite resources.