Smart IT Frame LLC

Senior Data Engineer – Streaming & Platform

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This role is a Senior Data Engineer – Streaming & Platform, a contract position focused on real-time data pipelines using Kafka and Kubernetes. Key skills include Python, SQL, and multi-cloud architecture. Remote work is available.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
Unknown
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🗓️ - Date
June 16, 2026
🕒 - Duration
Unknown
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🏝️ - Location
Remote
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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
#Data Engineering #Cloud #GCP (Google Cloud Platform) #Kafka (Apache Kafka) #Terraform #ML (Machine Learning) #SQL (Structured Query Language) #Python #Data Pipeline #Data Architecture #Kubernetes #Azure #Observability #Grafana #Databricks #Prometheus #Data Quality
Role description
Role: Senior Data Engineer – Streaming & Platform Location: Remote Type: Contract ⚙️ Real-time data platform focus Role Summary: A Streaming Data Engineer / Platform Engineer specializing in: • Real-time data pipelines • Kafka ecosystem (Confluent) • Multi-cloud data architecture • Kubernetes-based data platforms ✅Required Skills - Kafka (Confluent Platform) - Python (production-grade) - Kubernetes - SQL and analytical systems - Streaming architecture expertise ✅ Nice to Have - Databricks / CDC - Prometheus / Grafana - Terraform / GitOps ✅ Responsibilities - Build real-time pipelines using Confluent Kafka - Design streaming architectures and event-driven systems - Deploy Kafka on Kubernetes (Helm / Operator) - Develop Python-based data pipelines - Integrate data across GCP and Azure - Ensure data quality, schema governance, and observability - Collaborate with ML and data teams About Smart IT Frame: At Smart IT Frame, we connect top talent with leading organizations across the USA. With over a decade of staffing excellence, we specialize in IT, healthcare, and professional roles, empowering both clients and candidates to grow together. 📩 Apply today or share profiles at ajayjoshuva.p@smartitframe.com