Apache Kafka Developer

Job Title: Apache Kafka Developer Location: 100% Remote Duration: Long Term Job Description: Client is the new captive finance company for one of the world's leading automakers and a mobility provider with iconic brands including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move and Leasys. As an Integration Developer specializing in Confluent Cloud Kafka as a Service, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining integration solutions that leverage Apache Kafka. Your role will involve initial configuration and setup of a Kafka as a Service environment in Confluent Cloud, working closely with various stakeholders to ensure seamless data flow across systems, enabling real-time data integration and analytics. You will play a critical role in enhancing our Kafka-based services and ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance. Responsibilities: Setup and configure initial Kafka as a Service environment in Confluent Cloud. Design and implement integration solutions using Apache Kafka to support real-time data streaming and processing. Develop and maintain Kafka producers, consumers, and streams to facilitate data exchange between multiple systems and applications. Design, develop, test, and maintain Kafka-based applications and APIs. Collaborate with software engineers, data engineers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and design scalable integration architectures. Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of Kafka clusters by monitoring, tuning, and optimizing the infrastructure. Implement data pipelines and workflows that facilitate ETL/ELT processes. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Kafka integrations, including connectivity, performance, and data consistency. Develop and enforce best practices for Kafka development, including code reviews, testing, and documentation. Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in Apache Kafka, Confluent Cloud, and related technologies. Contribute to the continuous improvement of our Kafka as a Service platform, identifying and implementing enhancements to improve user experience and system efficiency. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers and other team members. Implement scalable architectural models for data processing and storage using Kafka. Troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to Kafka to minimize impact. Enhance and optimize Kafka clusters for performance and reliability. Develop RESTful services using Spring and Spring Boot frameworks. Work closely with data engineers, data scientists, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless data integration. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Kafka Developer. Proficiency in Kafka client configuration and troubleshooting. Strong knowledge of Kafka Schemas and use of the Schema Registry. Experience with continuous integration and automated testing. Familiarity with Bitbucket, Git, or Gitflow. Proficiency in Confluent Cloud Kafka as a Service, including Kafka-as-a-Service, Food and Beverage, Kafka Connect, Kafka Clusters, Kafka APIs, Service Quotas, and Azure Networking. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently. Preferred Skills: Certification in Kafka or related technologies. Experience with other middleware technologies (e.g., RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ). Experience with Confluent Cloud Kafka as a Service Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).