Senior Java Consultant with Kafka

Date: Jan 7, 2026

Location: Kraków, PL, 30-302

Working place: Hybrid

Typeofcontract: B2B contract

Salaryrange: 125 PLN/h - 163 PLN/h gross

Whatwillyoudo?

Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java (SpringBoot)

Implement and optimize Kafka-based messaging solutions (producers, consumers, schema evolution, topic management)

Participate in DevOps-related tasks: CI/CD pipelines, environment configuration, monitoring, and deployment automation

Cooperation with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB)

Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to clarify requirements and translate them into technical solutions

Drive and participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical planning

Proactively identify and solve issues across the delivery lifecycle

YourSkills

Strong knowledge of Java and the Spring ecosystem

Solid hands‑on experience with Apache Kafka in a production environment

Familiarity with DevOps practices, tooling (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Docker, Kubernetes)

Practical experience with relational databases and understanding of performance tuning

Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to independently lead technical topics

Experience working in distributed teams and agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)

Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal

Nice to Have

Experience in the financial/banking domain

Exposure to Real‑Time Payments or payment processing systems

Familiarity with tools like Prometheus for monitoring and logging

Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

This possibility applies to work on a B2B basis.

About Us

We show commitment to our investors and stand for solid, long‑term growth performance. Founded in Germany in 1987 and in American territory since 2008, GFT expanded globally to over 10,000 experts. And to more than 15 markets to ensure proximity to clients. With new opportunities from Asia to Brazil, the international growth story continues. We are committed to grow tech talents worldwide. Because our team’s strong consulting and development skills across legacy and pioneering technologies, like GreenCoding, underpin success. We maintain a family atmosphere in an inclusive work environment.

Why Choose GFT?

• Competitive Compensation
• Benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, vision and others
• Company Culture based on our Core Values
• Professional Development Training with Individual Development Plans to map out your career growth
• Opportunity to work in a global environment with diverse teams built with colleagues from around the world
• Opportunity to work with technology industry leaders in the financial services industry
• Opportunity to work for big name clients in capital markets, banking and other industries

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