Job Information
CAI Confluent/Kafka Engineer in Austin, Texas
Job ID Number
R5290
Employment Type
Full time
Worksite Flexibility
Remote
Job Summary
As the Confluent/Kafka Engineer, you will contribute to development of new features and improvements to existing platform, develop and maintain integrations with various application systems using Kafka connect, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Job Description
We are looking for a Confluent/Kafka Engineer for a contract-to-hire opportunity that is full-time and fully remote .
What You’ll Do
Implement and maintain Kafka-based data streaming solutions based on provided designs and specifications
Contribute to the development of new features and improvements to the existing platform
Develop and maintain integrations with various applications and systems using Kafka Connect
Monitor and maintain the health and performance of the Kafka cluster, escalating issues to senior engineers as needed
Participate in troubleshooting and resolution of issues within the data streaming platform
Contribute to the development and maintenance of documentation
Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices
Proactively identify and address potential performance bottlenecks and scalability issues
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Stay up to date on the latest Confluent Platform and Kafka technologies
What You’ll Need
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Experience as a developer/operator of the Kafka technology (NOT interested in candidates who set up clusters for others to use)
Must have real-world experience setting up after Kafka real-time data streaming
2+ years of experience with Confluent Platform and Kafka
Proficient in Java or other JVM languages (e.g., Scala, Kotlin)
Experience with Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams, and ksqlDB
Strong understanding of Kafka architecture and concepts (topics, partitions, consumers, producers)
Experience with message queuing systems
Familiarity with cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
Experience with CI/CD
Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred:
Experience with other streaming technologies (e.g., Spark Streaming, Flink)
Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with data visualization and analytics tools.
Confluent Certified Engineer
Physical Demands
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor
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Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to application.accommodations@cai.io or (888) 824 – 8111.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement
CAI is committed to equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. All employment decisions are based on valid job requirements, including hiring, promotion, and compensation. Harassment and retaliation are prohibited.