Full Stack Java Engineer - Kafka & AWS MSK Migration - Client Site

Req ID

384514

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Full Stack Java Engineer - Kafka AWS MSK Migration - Client Site to join our team in Seatle, Washington (US-WA), United States (US).

Full Stack Java Engineer – Kafka AWS MSK Migration

Location

Seattle, WA (Onsite)

Degree Required

Bachelor's Degree

About the Role

NTT DATA is seeking a Full Stack Java Engineer with deep expertise in Apache Kafka and AWS Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka (MSK) to help lead the migration of enterprise Kafka infrastructure from self-managed environments to AWS MSK.

In this role, you'll design and build event-driven applications, modernize streaming platforms, and ensure a seamless, low-risk migration with minimal impact to business-critical systems. You'll work closely with engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to deliver highly scalable, secure, and resilient solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the migration of on-premises or self-managed Kafka clusters to AWS MSK, including planning, sizing, replication, and production cutovers.
• Design, develop, and maintain Java/Spring Boot microservices and REST APIs that publish and consume Kafka events.
• Build and enhance full-stack applications using modern frontend technologies (React or Angular) where required.
• Refactor Kafka producers and consumers to support AWS MSK, including IAM authentication, TLS, networking, and security best practices.
• Optimize Kafka performance through effective partitioning, replication, retention, and consumer group management.
• Implement monitoring and observability using CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar tools.
• Develop migration strategies including validation, dual-read/dual-write, rollback planning,