TL;DR

Senior Platform Developer (Fintech): Operating, maintaining, and developing an on-prem Kafka platform, focusing on its migration to Confluent Cloud. Focus on ensuring high availability, robustness, scalability, and performance of the Kafka ecosystem within a banking/fintech environment.

Location: Availability to work on-site in Stockholm 2–3 days per week

Company

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What you will do

Operate, maintain, and further develop the existing on-prem Kafka platform
Plan, execute, and support the migration from on-prem Kafka to Confluent Cloud
Ensure high availability, robustness, scalability, and performance of the Kafka ecosystem
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Kafka clusters and data pipelines
Collaborate closely with development, infrastructure, and operations teams
Contribute both hands-on and strategically to platform improvements and future architecture

Requirements

Many years of hands-on experience with Apache Kafka, including both operations and development
Proven experience with cloud migration, preferably from on-prem environments to Confluent Cloud
Strong understanding of distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and data streaming pipelines
Solid background in Java development, ideally within fintech or other regulated environments
Experience working in complex, high-availability production environments
Full professional proficiency in Swedish

Nice to have

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and containerized platforms such as Kubernetes is meriting
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a senior, cross-functional team

Culture & Benefits

A dynamic and innovative workplace driving advancements in cutting-edge robotic technologies
The opportunity to collaborate with talented cross-functional teams on meaningful and impactful projects
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
A supportive culture that fosters continuous learning, growth, and professional development
Flexible hybrid working model for an optimal work-life balance
25 days of annual leave and an annual wellness allowance of 3,500 SEK to support your health and wellbeing