Lead Kafka Developer

We are seeking a Lead Kafka Developer to design, build, and operate scalable, high-throughput event streaming platforms using Apache Kafka. This role provides technical leadership, sets best practices, and drives the implementation of reliable, secure, and performant data streaming solutions across the organization., * Lead the design and development of Kafka-based streaming architectures and data pipelines

• Own Kafka cluster setup, configuration, tuning, monitoring, and upgrades
• Establish standards for topic design, schema management, security, and reliability
• Collaborate with application, platform, and data teams to integrate event-driven solutions
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and drive root-cause analysis
• Mentor developers and provide technical guidance and code reviews

• Strong hands-on experience with Apache Kafka (producers, consumers, streams, connectors)
• Experience operating Kafka in production environments
• Proficiency in Java and/or Scala (Python a plus)
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, messaging patterns, and event-driven architecture
• Experience with schema registries, monitoring, and performance tuning

Required Education

Bachelors or ample experience

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Kafka Streams, ksqlDB, or Kafka Connect
• Cloud-based Kafka platforms and containerized deployments
• Familiarity with CI/CD, observability, and security best practices