SoftStandard Solutions

Kafka Engineer

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This role is for a Kafka Engineer on a long-term contract, remote or hybrid. Requires 5+ years in IT, strong Kafka and Java/Scala experience, and familiarity with cloud platforms. Work through consultancy; expected duration exceeds 6 months.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
400
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🗓️ - Date
August 1, 2026
🕒 - Duration
More than 6 months
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🏝️ - Location
Hybrid
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📄 - Contract
Unknown
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🔒 - Security
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
United States
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Debugging #Docker #Grafana #Azure #Microservices #REST (Representational State Transfer) #SQL (Structured Query Language) #Scala #GCP (Google Cloud Platform) #Apache Kafka #REST API #Cloud #Splunk #Kubernetes #Java #Prometheus #Monitoring #Spring Boot #Databases #AWS (Amazon Web Services) #NoSQL #Kafka (Apache Kafka)
Role description
🚀 Hiring: Kafka Developer | Contract Opportunity | Through Consultancy We are actively hiring an experienced Kafka Developer for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our prestigious clients. Position: Kafka Developer Job Type: Contract Employment Type: Through Consultancy Location: Remote / Hybrid / Onsite (Based on Client Requirement) Duration: Long-Term Required Skills: • 5+ years of overall IT experience. • Strong hands-on experience with Apache Kafka and Kafka ecosystem. • Experience in designing, developing, and maintaining event-driven and streaming applications. • Strong knowledge of Java or Scala. • Experience with Spring Boot, Microservices, and REST APIs. • Hands-on experience with Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams, and Schema Registry. • Good understanding of distributed systems, messaging architectures, and data streaming. • Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases. • Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines. • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is preferred. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with Confluent Platform. • Knowledge of monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Splunk. • Strong debugging and performance tuning skills. • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. Eligibility: • Candidates must be able to work through a consultancy. • Work authorization should align with project requirements. Interested Candidates, Please Share: • Full Name: • Current Location: • Total IT Experience: • Kafka Experience: • Java/Scala Experience: • Spring Boot Experience: • Current Employer: • Work Authorization: • Availability to Join: • Expected Hourly Rate: • Contact Number: • Updated Resume: