N-iX
Middle\Senior Backend Engineer (Kafka, Java, ELK)
Remote Senior $4.7k–$12.8k/moest.
Summary
N-iX is seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to join a development team building large-scale event-driven systems for an integrated shipping services company. The role focuses on designing and implementing event-driven solutions using Kafka and ELK stack technologies for stream processing applications and monitoring.
What you'll do
- Design and develop event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka and Kafka Streams
- Build and maintain stream processing applications and data pipelines
- Design and implement ELK pipelines, indexes, dashboards, and alerts
- Lead architecture discussions and contribute to Kafka-based event streaming system design
- Configure Kafka connectors and manage Kafka topics
- Develop scalable event-based processing applications according to specifications
- Support development and QA teams throughout the software development lifecycle
- Contribute to monitoring, observability, and reliability of streaming platforms
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience building Kafka-based applications
- 4+ years of experience with Java and Spring, implementing Kafka Streams applications
- Strong experience with Kafka ecosystem: Kafka Streams (Processor API), Kafka Connect, Schema Registry
- Hands-on experience with ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) for monitoring and observability
- Experience with Logstash Configuration Language (LCL) for pipeline configuration
- Solid knowledge of SQL and Oracle PL/SQL, including query optimization
- Experience working with REST APIs
- Experience using Kafka CLI tools and REST APIs for managing Kafka resources
- Experience with Linux/Unix environments
- Experience with IntelliJ IDEA
- Experience contributing to DevOps processes for Kafka and ELK
Conditions
Work Format: Flexible - remote, office-based or hybrid
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and compensation package
- Personalized career growth opportunities
- Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks, trainings, centers of excellence)
- Active tech communities with knowledge sharing
- Education reimbursement
- Corporate events and team buildings
- Location-specific benefits