Kafka Developer

Overview

Hybrid
$70 - $80
Contract - W2
Contract - 9 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

Kafka
Amazon MSK

Job Details

NOTHIRD PARTIES PLEASE

Job Title: Kafka Platform Engineer

Summary:
Seeking an experienced Platform Engineer to architect, deploy, and manage Kafka-based solutions using Amazon MSK and Lenses. This role serves as the application owner for key third-party platforms and collaborates with internal teams and external vendors to ensure platform stability, scalability, and alignment with business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and maintain high-availability Kafka clusters using Amazon MSK.

  • Monitor Kafka performance and optimize workflows with Lenses.

  • Implement BigID for data classification across AWS S3, RDS, and on-prem systems to support data governance.

  • Collaborate with developers, data engineers, and security teams to integrate and streamline data pipelines.

  • Develop automation tools and scripts (Python, Bash) for operational efficiency.

  • Provide expert-level troubleshooting and issue resolution for Kafka and platform-related incidents.

  • Drive continuous improvement by researching and applying emerging cloud and platform technologies.

Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of experience in platform engineering or a related field.

  • Strong expertise with Amazon MSK, Kafka, and Lenses.

  • Proficient in scripting languages such as Python and Bash.

  • Experience with AWS cloud services.

Preferred Skills:

  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive, analytical mindset.

  • Effective communicator with the ability to translate technical topics for diverse audiences.

  • Experience working in Agile environments and collaborating cross-functionally.

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