Kafka Subject Matter Expert (SME)

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We believe happy employees do amazing work, so join our team NOW! We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Kafka Subject Matter Expert (SME) for a Full-Time position.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced Kafka Subject Matter Expert with extensive hands-on experience in designing and implementing Kafka event streaming architectures in hybrid multi-cloud environments. The ideal candidate must demonstrate practical, real-world experience in Kafka ecosystem design, deployment, integration, troubleshooting, and governance-not just theoretical knowledge or training.
Key Responsibilities:

• Hands-on experience designing and implementing Kafka event streaming capabilities in applications and infrastructure across hybrid multi-cloud environments.
• Producing IT technical artifacts with an emphasis on Kafka event streams, including design documents, architecture diagrams, architecture assessments, white papers, test plans, requirements mapping, and implementation plans.
• In-depth knowledge of Kafka implementation design principles and applicable use cases for migrating applications from legacy to modern architectures using Event Streams and Async APIs.
• Demonstrable expertise in:
  • Apache Kafka, Confluent Platform, Confluent Cloud.
  • Apache Strimzi, Confluent for Kubernetes.
  • Cloud services with Kafka API compatibility (e.g., Azure Event Hub, Amazon MSK).
  • Confluent Schema Registry with JSON and AVRO serialization.
  • Kafka replication options such as Mirror Maker, Confluent Cluster Linking, and Schema Linking.
  • Confluent Identity Management and RBAC integration with enterprise IDP systems.
  • Kafka Client APIs (Producer, Consumer, Streams).
  • Kafka Connect and Connectors (e.g., JDBC, Cassandra, Google BigQuery, WebSphere MQ).
  • Kafka cluster sizing and capacity planning.
  • Kafka topic partitioning strategies, including partition key design.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience integrating Kafka event streams with Agentic AI workflows.
• Familiarity with design patterns for scalable and maintainable application/solution development.
• Strong documentation skills for code, models, and technical solutions.
• Proficiency in Generative AI and prompt engineering.
• Continuous learning and adaptability within large IT organizations.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and executive stakeholders.
• Expertise in troubleshooting software and technical implementations within large-scale enterprise ecosystems.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD concepts, containerization, and deployment strategies for Kafka components in production environments.
• Proficiency in querying and managing SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Proficiency creating technical diagrams using Microsoft Visio or Draw.io.
• Experience creating technical design and architecture documentation in Microsoft Word.
• Skilled in building business and technical presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Ability to create data visualizations, charts, and reports using Microsoft Excel and Power BI.

Tasks may include (but are not limited to):

• Provide analysis support to integrate new Kafka cluster and event stream requirements into existing large-scale production enterprise architectures.
• Conduct design and architecture assessments and deliver written recommendations for Kafka event stream integration within application domains or enterprise event brokering.
• Troubleshoot production Kafka event streams and software integration issues, including performance analysis and proposing resolutions.
• Research and provide written reviews of Kafka ecosystem best practices and innovative hybrid multi-cloud high availability strategies.
• Conduct proof of concept (PoC) activities and build prototypes for Kafka technology stack components in sandbox environments.
• Define and implement standards and patterns for Kafka ecosystem life cycle, test-driven protection schemes, and automated implementation strategies.
• Develop strategies and roadmaps for enterprise-wide expansion of Kafka ecosystem capabilities, integrations, and governance.
• Provide strategy and compliance reviews and recommendations for enterprise Kafka ecosystem elements, including architecture frameworks, databases, network, web and application resources, backup/recovery, high availability, disaster recovery, patch management, and analytics.
  
  

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