Job Description

Role Purpose

The purpose of this role is to facilitate application solutions by developing and  reviewing module-level codes, creating replication patterns, performing root cause analysis to identify recurring issues and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure stable, well-documented deliverables that meet business objectives. 

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Job Role :

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.

Key Responsibilities :

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.

Required Skills :

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

Nice to Have Experience with Kafka Streams, ksqlDB, or Kafka Connect Cloud-based Kafka platforms and containerized deployments Familiarity with CI/CD, observability, and security best.

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