Role - Senior Kafka Developer Location - Jersey City, NJ or Dallas, TX, Tampa, FL (Day 1 Onsite) Duration: 12+ months Responsibilities: • Designing, implementing, and managing Kafka-based data pipelines and messaging solutions. • Configuring, deploying, and monitoring Kafka clusters to ensure high availability and scalability. • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate Kafka into various applications. • Troubleshooting and resolving Kafka-related issues. • Monitoring and optimizing Kafka cluster performance. • Building and maintaining message configurations and flows. • Developing and maintaining Kafka-based data pipelines. • Ensuring data security compliance. • Automating installations and deployments using tools like Ansible. • Maintaining performance metrics and tuning clusters as needed. Relevant Skills: • Strong understanding of Kafka architecture. • Proficiency in Java, Scala, or Python. • Experience with Kafka Streams and KSQL. • Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP. • Familiarity with data formats like Avro and JSON. • Experience with Schema Registry. • Ability to write and deploy Kafka Connect applications. • Knowledge of distributed computing concepts. Quantifiable Achievements: • Describe how your Kafka solutions have improved system scalability, reduced latency, or enabled real-time data analytics. • Mention specific performance improvements achieved through cluster optimization. • Highlight successful data integration efforts between different systems. • Quantify the impact of your work on business goals, such as increased efficiency or faster decision-making.