Kafka Platform Engineer (Contract-to-Hire | Remote – U.S.)
Contract duration: 5+ months with potential to extend or convert
Must include LinkedIn profile address on resume
Overview
We are seeking a skilled Kafka Platform Engineer to support the administration, maintenance, and enhancement of enterprise data streaming platforms. This role focuses on managing Kafka environments across both on-premises and cloud-based systems, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance for a wide range of business applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain Kafka platforms (self-hosted and cloud-based)
- Support and optimize Confluent Cloud and related services
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and manage incidents
- Develop platform enhancements, automation, and new capabilities
- Provide technical support to internal users and client applications
- Contribute to solution design and proof-of-concept development
- Perform code reviews and promote engineering best practices
- Mentor and support junior team members
Team & Environment
- Agile, collaborative team structure (5–9 members per team)
- Daily stand-ups, paired programming, and knowledge sharing
- Focus on platform operations and continuous improvement rather than project-based work
- Supports over 100+ applications leveraging real-time data streaming
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 4–6 years of relevant experience in platform or software engineering roles
- Strong experience with Apache Kafka administration
- Hands-on experience with AWS
- Knowledge of event-driven architecture and event streaming
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Confluent Cloud or Confluent Platform
- Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB)
- Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
- Knowledge of monitoring/logging tools (e.g., Dynatrace, Splunk)
- Scripting experience (e.g., PowerShell)
- Understanding of networking protocols and endpoint engineering
- Exposure to cybersecurity concepts
- CISSP certification (preferred)
Core Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
- Attention to detail and accuracy under pressure
- Solid judgment and decision-making capabilities
- Effective collaboration and communication skills
Additional Details
- Fully remote (U.S.-based)
- Standard business hours (no overtime required)
- Contract-to-hire opportunity with potential for extension
Not eligible for Corp2Corp
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
Client does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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