Job Title: Senior Kafka Developer Location: Phenix, Arizona (Hybrid) Duration: 12 Months Job Description: We are looking for an experienced Kafka Developer with 3 5 years of hands-on experience in building and maintaining real-time data streaming pipelines using Apache Kafka. Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable Kafka-based data pipelines. • Work with Kafka producer/consumer APIs, Kafka Streams, and Kafka Connect to integrate with various data sources and sinks. • Implement schema management using Avro or Protobuf. • Ensure data quality, integrity, and efficient processing in real-time environments. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and deliver technical solutions. • Monitor and debug Kafka clusters to ensure high performance and reliability. • Perform performance tuning and optimization of data pipelines. Required Skills: • 3 5 years of hands-on experience with Apache Kafka • Proficiency in Java or Python • Experience with: • Kafka Streams • Kafka Connect • Kafka Producer and Consumer APIs • Strong knowledge of Avro/Protobuf schema management • Solid understanding of Kafka internals and architecture • Experience integrating Kafka with other data systems Preferred Skills (Nice to Have): • Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure • Familiarity with monitoring tools: • Prometheus • Grafana • Confluent Control Center • Strong debugging and performance tuning skills • Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities