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Lead Software Engineer (Java Lead - Kafka & AWS)

QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES LLCAtlanta, GA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 22 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Lead Software Engineer role offers a competitive hourly rate and the chance to drive impactful solutions using Java, Kafka, and AWS, fostering significant career growth. You'll thrive here if you're a skilled engineer eager to contribute to a collaborative team and develop cutting-edge technology. Apply now to leverage your expertise in a dynamic environment with excellent extension potential.

Quick Overview

Salary
€76/hr
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Software Engineer (Java Lead - Kafka & AWS)

Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Duration: 8 Months + Extension

Bill Rate: $76/hr

Job Type: C2C/1099 Contract

Client: To Be Discussed Later

Work Authorization:

USC

GC

H1B

OPT-EAD

Job responsibilities
Executes standard software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting
Writes secure and high-quality code using the syntax of at least one programming language with limited guidance
Designs, develops, codes, and troubleshoots with consideration of upstream and downstream systems and technical implications
Applies knowledge of tools within the Software Development Life Cycle tool
chain to improve the value realized by automation
Applies technical troubleshooting to break down solutions and solve technical problems of basic complexity
Gathers, analyzes, and draws conclusions from large, diverse data sets to identify problems and contribute to decision-making in service of secure, stable application development
Learns and applies system processes, methodologies, and skills for the development of secure, stable code and systems
Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 6+ years applied experience
Hands-on experience on core Java, Spring and REST services
Strong Java, J2EE and Micro services development experience.
Strong experience in RDBMS(Oracle)
Strong technical development experience on effectively writing code, code reviews, best practices code refactoring
Hands-on knowledge on cloud Technology.
Containers and Kafka or any streaming technology
Experience with various source control tools like GIT
Good understanding of Jenkins CI/CD, Maven/Gradle
Excellent knowledge in developing resilient and high-quality deliverables.
Solution driven attitude and multitasker
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Good to have
Familiarity with modern front-end technologies
Exposure to Public cloud technologiesGood to have experience in Splunk, Dynatrace tools
Java with Apache Spark with AWS mandate
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Skills

Oracle
Spring
AWS
Splunk
Apache
Apache Spark
Git
Java
Jenkins
Kafka
REST

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