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Tech Mirrors lists this Sr. Backend Engineer – Python/Java & Kafka C2C contract opportunity in bellevue, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Role- Sr. Backend Engineer – Python/Java & Kafka
Location- Bellevue, WA
12 +Months
Mandatory Areas
Kafka
Python
Java
Microservices
CICD
Skill Focus:Core (~70%): Kafka, Programming, Infrastructure Supporting (~20%): Architecture, Data Engineering Adjunct(~10%): Observability, AI/Modern tooling
Must Have Skills
Proficiency with messaging and event-driven systems such as Kafka
Expert-level proficiency in Python and Java object-oriented programming
Strong experience with Python or Java object-oriented programming
Hands-on experience with UNIX/Linux environments and expert-level Bash
shell scripting for automation and pipeline orchestration
Automate manual processes and operational workflows using Bash shell scripting in UNIX environments
Build responsive, accessible, and performant applications, delivering end-to-end features across API and data layers
Experience building scalable REST APIs and microservices
Knowledge of TLS/SSL encryption and SASL authentication for securing Kafka clusters
Experience with Git, GitLab, and CI/CD automation
Experience working with relational databases and writing complex SQL
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
Experience using observability and telemetry tools such as Splunk, AppDynamics, or Grafana
Hands-on experience with AI productivity tools (Claude and Cursor or similar IDE) and working knowledge of foundation models, prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and AI agent development.
Nice to Have
Experience with Databricks, Snowflake, or cloud-based data platforms
Network Domain experience
Experience working in cloud-native environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
Experience contributing to system architecture or platform-level design decisions
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Worksite address
bellevue, WA, 98009, US
Who can apply
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