Kafka Systems Engineer - Remote

Overview

Remote
$DOE
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6+ Month(s)

Skills

Kafka
Kafka Systems Engineer
Apache Kafka
Kafka infrastructure
Kafka administration
Kafka optimization"

Job Details

Hi,


Hope you are doing well.
My name is Rohen and I represent Vision InfoTech. I came across this role that you might be interested in. Let me know if you're interested in the below position.

Role: Kafka Systems Engineer

Location: Remote (Working on Eastern Time Zone)

Duration: Contract

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Kafka Systems Engineer for a fully remote contract engagement to lead our Kafka cloud migration initiative. This role focuses on migrating existing Kafka infrastructure to cloud-native solutions while building scalable, secure, and reliable streaming data platforms using Confluent's enterprise technologies and modern DevOps practices. The position requires availability during Eastern Time business hours.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Kafka Platform Management

- Design and implement Apache Kafka clusters using Confluent for Kubernetes (CFK)

- Deploy and manage Kafka Connect clusters and custom connectors

- Optimize Kafka performance, monitoring, and scaling strategies

- Maintain high availability and disaster recovery procedures for streaming infrastructure

Education & Legal Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

Must be able to provide employment verification and pass background checks as required.

Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps

- Deploy and manage Kafka infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform)

- Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform for Kafka environments

- Manage Kubernetes deployments using Helm charts for Kafka components

- Design and implement OAuth authentication and authorization frameworks

- Ensure security best practices across the entire streaming platform

Platform Integration & Migration

- Kafka cloud migration efforts from on-premises to cloud-native solutions

- Work extensively with Confluent Cloud and Confluent Platform enterprise features

- Plan and execute migration strategies with minimal downtime

- Develop and maintain Kafka Connect connectors for various data sources and sinks

- Integrate Kafka with existing enterprise systems and microservices

- Collaborate with development teams on streaming application architecture

Operational Excellence

- Monitor system performance and implement proactive alerting

- Troubleshoot complex distributed systems issues

- Maintain comprehensive documentation and runbooks

- Participate in on-call rotation for critical streaming infrastructure

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Technical Skills

- Kafka Expertise: Deep understanding of Kafka architecture, administration, and optimization

- Confluent Technologies: Hands-on experience with Confluent for Kubernetes (CFK), Confluent Cloud, and Confluent Platform

- Kafka Connect: Proven experience designing and implementing Kafka Connect solutions, custom connectors, and most importantly SMTs

- Kubernetes: Strong proficiency in Kubernetes administration and application deployment

- Cloud Platform: Experience with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) services and architecture

- Infrastructure as Code: Proficiency with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning

- Package Management: Experience with Helm for Kubernetes application deployment

- Security: Understanding of OAuth 2.0, OIDC, and enterprise authentication patterns

Experience Requirements

- 3+ years of experience with Apache Kafka in production environments

- 2+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerized applications

- Experience with Confluent Cloud and Confluent Platform enterprise features

- Proven track record with Infrastructure as Code practices using Terraform

- Experience implementing and managing OAuth authentication systems

- Background in cloud-native architecture and microservices

Additional Skills

- Strong scripting abilities (Python, Bash, or similar)

- Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, or similar)

- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and GitOps practices

- Knowledge of data serialization formats (Avro, JSON, Protobuf)

- Schema Registry: Expert-level understanding of Confluent Schema Registry for data governance and schema evolution

- Hands-on experience with schema management, compatibility settings, versioning strategies, and migration scenarios

- Experience implementing schema governance policies and best practices

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Kafka Cloud Migration Experience: Proven track record of successfully migrating Kafka infrastructure from on-premises to cloud platforms (HIGHLY PREFERRED)

- Experience with migration planning, data replication strategies, and zero-downtime migration techniques

- Confluent certification (Confluent Certified Administrator or Developer)

- Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures

- Background in event-driven architecture and streaming analytics

- Experience with other streaming technologies (Apache Pulsar, Amazon Kinesis)

- Knowledge of data pipeline orchestration tools

WHAT WE OFFER

- Fully remote position with team collaboration in Eastern Time zone

- Opportunity to lead a high-impact cloud migration project

- Work with cutting-edge streaming technologies and enterprise-scale systems

- Collaborative environment with experienced engineering teams

Thanks and Regards,

Rohen Singh

Talent Acquisition Specialist

VISION INFOTECH INC

Phone: .

Email:

368 Main Street, st#3, Melrose MA 02176

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