Confluent / Kafka Engineer

• • • • • • • • • We're Hiring • • • • • • • • • Confluent/Kafka Consulting Engineer 📍 Location: Remote (Work from anywhere in the UK- The candidate must be based in the UK for the duration of the contract) 📄 Type: Contract Are you passionate about real-time data streaming and modern event-driven architectures? We’re looking for an experienced Confluent/Kafka Consulting Engineer to join our team on a remote basis. In this role, you’ll work with a talented group of data engineers, architects, and DevOps professionals to design and implement scalable, high-performance streaming solutions using Apache Kafka and the Confluent ecosystem. 🔧 What You'll Do: • Build and maintain real-time data pipelines and integrations • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust Kafka-based solutions • Deploy and manage Kafka across cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure • Design event-driven systems that power critical business processes ✅ Must-Have Skills: • 5+ years of hands-on experience with Apache Kafka (any distribution) • Strong programming skills in Java, Python, or Scala • Deep understanding of event-driven architectures • Experience with cloud deployment (AWS, GCP, Azure) • Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines • Excellent communication skills ⭐ Nice-to-Have Skills: • Proficiency in Confluent Kafka and tools like: • Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams, ksqlDB, Schema Registry, REST Proxy, Control Center • Experience with Confluent Cloud, Apache Flink, and KRaft migration • Familiarity with Stream Governance, RBAC, Audit Logs • Confluent certifications (Developer, Administrator, Flink Developer) • Exposure to data mesh, data lakes, and monitoring tools like Grafana or Splunk 🌍 Why Join Us? • 100% remote flexibility within the UK • Work on cutting-edge streaming technologies • Collaborate with a passionate and expert-level team • Make an impact in large-scale, real-world data systems • • • • In light of project-related limitations, only applicants holding a permanent visa will be considered for this position. Temporary visa holders are not eligible at this time • • • • 🎯 Ready to take your Kafka skills to the next level? Apply now or message us directly to learn more! #Kafka #Confluent #StreamingData #RemoteJobs #DataEngineering #EventDrivenArchitecture #UKJobs #LondonJobs #ApacheFlink #DataMesh #DevOps