Senior Confluent Kafka Lead / Python Developer

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Aptino, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id="request-WEB:9bf31c9c-ae37-4502-964e-12224d0717d7-14" data-testid="conversation-turn-30" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn="assistant">Hiring: Senior Confluent Kafka Lead / Python Developer📍 Murfreesboro, TN (Onsite)⏳ Duration: 12 MonthsRole Overview:Seeking a Senior Kafka Lead / Python Developer to design and build scalable event-driven streaming solutions using Confluent Kafka and Python. This role involves hands-on development, platform ownership, and technical leadership.Key Skills:Apache/Confluent Kafka (Schema Registry, Kafka Connect, ksqlDB)Python Development (Producers, Consumers, Microservices)Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) & Real-time Data StreamingMessage Formats: Avro, JSON, ProtobufKafka Security: TLS, SASL, OAuth, ACLsCloud: AWS / Azure / Google Cloud PlatformCI/CD & DevOps: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLabDocker, KubernetesMonitoring: Prometheus, GrafanaStrong experience in production support, troubleshooting & RCAResponsibilities:Design and implement Kafka-based streaming solutionsDevelop Python-based producers/consumers and microservicesManage Kafka clusters, ensure scalability, HA, and performanceIntegrate Kafka with APIs, databases, and data platformsLead best practices, mentor team, and support production issuesRequirements:6+ years in software/data engineering4+ years of Kafka/Confluent experienceStrong Python + streaming architecture expertise