Overview:
We are seeking a seasoned Kafka Engineer to lead the re-architecture and open-source adoption of our event streaming platform. This role demands deep technical expertise in Kafka, a strategic mindset for migration planning, and a passion for automation and team enablement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership in Kafka re-architecture and open-source migration.
- Define and implement automation frameworks for Kafka deployment and operations.
- Align Kafka architecture and practices with client expectations and internal engineering standards.
- Mentor and uplift engineering teams through hands-on guidance and knowledge sharing.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of Kafka into broader systems.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in Kafka development and architecture.
- Strong proficiency in Kafka Streams, Kafka Connect, and schema management.
- Proven experience in migrating from proprietary systems to open-source Kafka.
- Solid understanding of automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins).
- Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana).
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with cloud-native Kafka deployments (e.g., Confluent Cloud, MSK).
- Knowledge of stream processing frameworks (Flink, Spark).
- Contributions to open-source Kafka projects or communities.
