Leads the design and architecture of enterprise-grade streaming solutions using Confluent Kafka and Apache Kafka. Engages clients to understand business requirements, define integration strategies, translate needs into technical solutions, and guide implementation teams. Responsibilities include architecting secure and scalable event-driven ecosystems, integrating Kafka with enterprise systems, advising on Confluent Cloud and governance, and supporting cloud, Kubernetes, automation, and stream-processing implementations.
Position: Confluent Solution Architect
Experience with other Kafka platforms such as Open-source Kafka, Cloudera Kafka, AWS MSK, etc.
Solid understanding of Kafka architecture and operational management in enterprise environments.
Experience in professional services or implementation consulting for SaaS products, especially involving data integration, streaming, or enterprise architecture
Must Have Skills:
8+ years of experience in designing and architecting solutions using Confluent Kafka, with hands-on experience in Confluent Kafka
Ability to lead client engagements, translate business requirements into technical solutions, and guide implementation teams
Deep understanding of Kafka internals, KRaft architecture, and Confluent components
Experience with Confluent Cloud, Stream Governance, Data Lineage, and RBAC
Expertise in stream processing (Apache Flink, Kafka Streams, ksqlDB) and event-driven architecture
Strong proficiency in Java, Python, or Scala
Proven ability to integrate Kafka with enterprise systems (databases, APIs, microservices)
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and Kubernetes
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation (Ansible, CFK)
Nice to Have Skills:
High analytical skills
A high degree of initiative and flexibility
High customer orientation
High quality awareness
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Top 3 responsibilities you would expect the Contract to shoulder and execute
As a Confluent Solution Architect, you will lead the design and architecture of enterprise-grade streaming solutions using Apache Kafka and the Confluent Platform. You will work closely with clients to understand business requirements, define integration strategies, and guide implementation teams in building scalable, secure, and resilient data streaming ecosystems
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