Lead Kafka Engineer

Job Description SummaryDevelops and implements specialized code supporting the interfaces between an organization's business application systems and a data warehouse.Job DescriptionThis position follows our hybrid workstyle policy: Expected to be in a Raymond James office location a minimum of 10-12 days a month.Please note: This role is not eligible for Work Visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future.Responsibilities: Proven experience working with Confluent Kafka and Apache Kafka. Strong understanding of Kafka architecture, components, and tuning. Experience with Confluent Schema Registry. Proficiency in Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC) on AWS.* Experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, and Lambda.* Proficiency in Linux Virtual Machines for supporting Kafka Connect* Some experience in programming languages such as Java or Python.* Some experience with Spark Streaming and Apache Flink is a desirable skill.* Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.* Strong communication and collaboration skills.* Familiar with SRE concepts which includes evaluating and implementing monitoring and observability tools like Splunk, Data Dog, Dynatrace, CloudWatch and other job, log or dashboard concepts for customer support and application health checks.* 10 years of relevant development or engineering experience or combination of education, training and experience.* Financial Services Industry knowledge is a plus.EducationBachelor's: Business Administration, Bachelor's: Computer and Information Science (Required), Bachelor's: Computer EngineeringWork ExperienceGeneral Experience - 6 to 10 yearsCertificationsTravelLess than 25%WorkstyleHybridAt Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. We expect our associates at all levels to: • Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same • Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes • Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind • Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter • Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firmAt Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.#LI-SA1Thanks for your interest in working with Raymond James. While we might not have the perfect role for you today, we'd love to keep in touch.to stay up to date on career opportunities that may be a good fit for you.Our business is deeply focused on people and their financial well-being. We're committed to helping individuals, corporations and institutions achieve their goals, while also supporting successful professionals and helping our communities prosper. We believe doing well and doing good aren't mutually exclusive.As an established but ever-evolving company, you can start – or continue – growing your career here. We invest in you with wide-ranging benefits and the support of leaders and colleagues who care. From development opportunities and enriching networking groups to prioritizing diversity, inclusion and the power of different perspectives, Raymond James is where good people grow.Our people-first culture is outlined in our . Check it out to see why many choose to work at Raymond James – and why they stay. J-18808-Ljbffr