Senior Software Engineer – Kafka

Join Us as a Senior Software Engineer – Real-Time Data Processing Are you ready to design and build mission-critical, high-performance systems in a fast-paced global technology environment? At ORBCOMM, we’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer – Real-Time Data Processing to architect and implement scalable, event-driven platforms that power innovation across our IoT ecosystem. Why You’ll Love Working Here:   At ORBCOMM, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies like Kafka, Kubernetes, AWS, and Spring Boot to develop systems that process data in real time at massive scale. You’ll collaborate with global engineering teams, tackle complex distributed systems challenges, and see your work directly impact mission-critical applications across industries. You’ll join our talented team in Hyderabad, India , while enjoying the flexibility and autonomy of a modern, remote-friendly workplace. What You’ll Do:   Design, develop, and maintain real-time data processing applications using Kafka Streams and Spring Boot. Architect, deploy, and scale microservices in containerized environments with Kubernetes. Manage and optimize Kafka clusters for reliability, scalability, and fault tolerance. Implement secure secrets management and configuration handling using Vault. Set up monitoring, alerting, and performance dashboards with Prometheus and Grafana. Leverage AWS cloud services (EKS, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudWatch, etc.) to build scalable and resilient platforms. Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, cloud-native solutions. Drive best practices in CI/CD, observability, and reliability engineering. Who You Are: You’re a problem solver with a deep technical background, passionate about building scalable distributed systems. You thrive in collaborative environments, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.  Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or a related field (or equivalent). 7–10 years of hands-on software development experience, with a strong focus on distributed systems. Proven expertise in: Kubernetes (deployment, scaling, orchestration) Kafka (Kafka Streams, Kafka Connect, event-driven systems) Spring Boot microservices AWS cloud services for cloud-native applications Hands-on experience with Vault for secrets management and application security. Skilled in monitoring & logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK). Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills. Nice-to-Have Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions). Knowledge of DevOps practices and automation frameworks. Leverage AI-enabled tools and automation to support daily tasks and productivity. Commitment to continuous learning in digital and AI literacy.  Then we want to meet you About Us: At ORBCOMM, we’re pioneers in IoT technology, that drives innovation and empowers our clients to make data-driven decisions. Our industry-leading solutions enable customers to boost productivity, streamline operations and increase their bottom line. With over 30 years of experience and the most comprehensive solution portfolio in the industry, we enable the management of millions of assets worldwide across diverse sectors including transportation, heavy industries, satellite, and maritime. Discover how ORBCOMM is transforming industries and unlocking the potential of data to drive meaningful change by visiting us at Ready to Join Us? We believe that our people are our greatest asset. Your skills and passion can help us achieve remarkable things If you’re seeking a thrilling career opportunity in a vibrant, growth-oriented environment, ORBCOMM is the perfect fit for you.  We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and appreciate all applicants for their interest in joining our team. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. At ORBCOMM, we are also dedicated to ensuring accessibility and are pleased to offer accommodations for individuals with disabilities upon request throughout all aspects of the selection process.