Kafka Engineer (Confluent Platform)

TL;DR

Kafka Engineer (Confluent Platform): Designing, implementing, and maintaining data streaming solutions using Confluent Platform with an accent on optimizing performance and scalability of Kafka clusters. Focus on collaborating with cross-functional teams to define architecture requirements and ensuring smooth integration of Kafka into existing systems.

Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Company

hirify.global is a global provider of IT services and digital engineering solutions.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and maintain data streaming solutions using Confluent Platform including Kafka, KSQL, and Connect.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architecture requirements and ensure smooth integration of Kafka into existing systems.
• Optimize performance and scalability of Kafka clusters.
• Develop monitoring tools to ensure high availability and reliability of the streaming infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any Kafka-related issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience working with Confluent Platform including Kafka, KSQL, and Connect.
• Proficiency in Java and Spring Framework (Spring Boot).
• Familiarity with Kubernetes (OpenShift), Docker.
• Understanding of Schema Registry including schema evolution and Avro.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration across departments.