Lead Software Engineer - Kafka (Remote)

First Citizens Bank

North CarolinaFULL_TIMEPosted Jul 20, 2026

Role responsibilities

The Lead Software Engineer will design and implement scalable enterprise integration solutions using Kafka-based event-driven integrations. Responsibilities include maintaining Kafka clusters, building real-time data pipelines, and providing technical guidance.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree with 6 years of experience in software application development or a High School Diploma with 10 years of experience. Preferred qualifications include hands-on experience with Kafka and proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or Go.

Key skills

Kafka, Java, Python, Go, Cloud Native Architecture, DevOps, CI/CD, Container Orchestration, Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams, Schema Registry, Multi Data Center, Performance Monitoring, Technical Consultation, Software Development, Authorization

Keywords

Kafka, Confluent, Java, Python, Go, Cloud, DevOps, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Openshift, Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams, Schema Registry, Multi Data Center, Performance Monitoring, Technical Consultation, Software Development, Authorization, Authentication