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Senior Cloud Engineer (Java, Kafka, Microservices & Cloud Modernization)-68754

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PRIMUS

Hanover, NJ (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/4/2026

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Senior Cloud Engineer (Java, Kafka, Microservices & Cloud Modernization•68754 (Whippany, NJ, 07981) | 05/28/2026 Easy Apply

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JPC•68754 Job Description =============================== POSTING ====================================== Senior Cloud Engineer (Java, Kafka, Microservices & Cloud Modernization•Whippany, NJ

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We are seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer with strong expertise in Java backend development, Kafka, cloud modernization, and microservices architecture. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on technical leader responsible for designing and implementing modernization initiatives, driving cloud adoption, and establishing engineering best practices. Key Responsibilities  Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java-based backend applications.  Lead cloud onboarding and containerization efforts for enterprise services.  Drive modernization initiatives and work closely with development teams on architecture, design, and implementation.  Implement and support event-driven architectures using Kafka.  Promote and establish modern testing practices and quality engineering standards.  Drive adoption of GitLab CI/CD pipelines, release automation, and DevOps best practices.  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver highly available and scalable solutions.  Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams. Required Qualifications  Strong hands-on experience in Java Backend Development.  Extensive experience with Apache Kafka and Redis Cluster.  Strong background in Messaging Technologies and Event-Driven Architecture.  Solid understanding of Microservices Architecture and distributed systems.  Experience with Containerization Technologies (Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift).  Hands-on experience with Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).  Experience implementing GitLab CI/CD, automated deployment pipelines, and release automation.  Strong understanding of software design patterns, testing frameworks, and engineering best practices.  Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Preferred Skills  Experience leading cloud migration and application modernization projects.  Knowledge of infrastructure automation and DevOps practices.  Financial services or enterprise-scale application experience is a plus. •ALL successful candidates for this position are required to work directly for PRIMUS. No agencies please only W2•