Senior Kafka Developer / Architect

Senior Kafka Developer / Architect Employment Type: 3-Month Contract-to-Hire or Permanent Location: 100% Remote Are you a Kafka expert looking for your next big opportunity? This is your chance to step into a high-impact role at the center of a large-scale enterprise integration. We’re seeking a Kafka Developer/Architect who can help design, scale, and optimize a secure, cloud-native Confluent Kafka platform that supports critical business operations. If you’re passionate about data streaming, connector development, and building resilient pub/sub architectures, this role offers both immediate challenges and long-term career potential Daily Responsibilities • Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data pipelines using Confluent Kafka (Confluent Cloud – fully managed) • Building connectors and streaming integrations between SaaS applications and on-premises systems • Ensuring seamless data flow, real-time performance, and system scalability • Providing light platform support, including managing tickets with Confluent as needed • Automating deployment and infrastructure management using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) • Collaborating across teams to enable reliable and secure data streaming solutions Qualifications • Strong hands-on experience with Confluent Kafka, including connector development • Proficiency in Java, Python, or Scala • Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code, preferably with Terraform • Solid understanding of real-time data streaming and pub/sub architecture • Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship Nice-to-Haves • Prior experience working in healthcare services or highly regulated industries • Familiarity with large-scale system integrations during acquisitions or enterprise transformations Why Work Here • Opportunity to join a high-profile integration project from day one • Potential for long-term career growth through contract-to-hire or direct hire options • Fully remote flexibility • Competitive compensation, with hourly and salary options available • The Perm Salary Range for this opportunity is from $130-150K (DOE) Apply Now This is a high-demand role that needs to be filled immediately. If you have the Kafka expertise and are ready to make an impact, apply today to be considered for interview scheduling ASAP!