Apache Kafka / Confluent Engineer - Onsite...

We are looking for a skilled Apache Kafka / Confluent Engineer to design, implement, and support real-time data streaming platforms in a large-scale enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Kafka and Confluent Platform setup, configuration, and administration , along with strong expertise in distributed systems and event-driven architecture., + Install, configure, and manage Apache Kafka and Confluent Platform environments

• Design and implement high-throughput, fault-tolerant data streaming solutions

• Perform cluster setup, topic configuration, partitioning, and replication strategies

• Monitor and optimize Kafka cluster performance, availability, and scalability

• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis (RCA)

• Manage Kafka brokers, Zookeeper/KRaft mode, and Confluent components

• Implement security (SSL, SASL, ACLs) and governance best practices

• Work closely with development teams to integrate Kafka-based solutions

• 5+ years of experience in distributed systems / middleware support

• Strong hands-on experience with Apache Kafka and Confluent Platform

• Proven experience in Kafka setup, configuration, and cluster management

• Knowledge of Kafka architecture (brokers, topics, partitions, consumers, producers)

• Experience with Linux/Unix environments and scripting (Shell, Python, or similar)

• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, or Confluent Control Center)

• Strong troubleshooting skills in production environments

• Understanding of event-driven architecture and messaging systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services or banking domain

• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Experience with Kafka Connect, Schema Registry, ksqlDB

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

• Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-availability environment

• Analytical and problem-solving mindset

• Detail-oriented and proactive approach