Kafka Developer

Overview

Remote
$50 - $60
Contract - W2
Contract - 16 Month(s)

Skills

Kafka
Confluent
Middleware

Job Details

Role: Kafka Developer

Work Location: Richardson, TX 75082 (Remote)

Duration: 16 months

Must Have Skills:

  • Kafka
  • Middleware
  • Confluent Kafka

Detailed Job Description:

High Level Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and implement Kafka Connectors, specifically leveraging
  • HTTP/HTTPS Source and Sink Connectors, to integrate data with external systems
  • and APIs.
  • Configure, deploy, and manage Kafka Connect clusters and connectors within anConfluent Platform environment.
  • Hands on experience with managing Confluent Kafka On premise and Google Cloud
  • platform
  • Work with various data formats and ensure proper schema evolution andncompatibility.
  • Monitor connector performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize configurations for efficiency and reliability.
  • Implement security measures for Kafka Connect and HTTP/HTTPS connectors, including SSL/TLS, authentication (e.g., Basic Auth, OAuth2), and authorization.
  • Collaborate with development teams to understand data requirements and design
  • appropriate data ingestion and delivery solutions.
  • Document connector configurations, operational procedures, and best practices.
  • Stay updated with the latest features and best practices in Confluent Platform, Kafka Connect, and related technologies.
  • Strong understanding of Kafka Connect architecture, including connectors, tasks, and workers.
  • Hands-on experience with configuring and deploying HTTP Source and Sink Connectors.
  • Proficiency in working with RESTful APIs and understanding HTTP/HTTPS protocols.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Kafka Connect and connector operations.

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