Our client, a leading technology solutions provider, is seeking a Development Lead to join their team. As a Kafka Development Lead, you will be part of the Application Development and Maintenance team supporting various engineering initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative mindset which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Title:** Development Lead **Location:** Addison, TX (Hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days onsite) **Pay Range:** Competitive based on experience **What's the Job?** + Lead the development and maintenance of complex software requirements to achieve business goals. + Understand and manage the complete end-to-end architecture involving Kafka, DB2, IBM IIDR, and SingleStore. + Guide a team of engineers in application support work while also contributing as an individual contributor. + Ensure software meets functional, non-functional, and compliance requirements through rigorous testing and documentation. + Participate in the Agile development process, contributing to story refinement and requirement definition. **What's Needed?** + 10+ years of industry experience with a strong background in Kafka development. + Hands-on experience with Kafka clusters, including writing producer/consumer code. + Familiarity with distributed Kafka connect clusters and data replication technologies. + Proficient in Java and experienced with RDBMS such as MemSQL, Oracle, and DB2. + Knowledge of Agile methodologies and tools like Jira. **What's in it for me?** + Opportunity to lead and mentor a team of talented engineers. + Engage in innovative projects that leverage cutting-edge technologies. + Collaborative work environment that values diverse perspectives. + Professional growth and development opportunities. + Work-life balance with a hybrid work schedule. **Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:** + Medical and Prescription Drug Plans + Dental Plan + Vision Plan + 401(k), Plus Match + Weekly Pay If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.