Kafka  - (Architect / Subject Matter Expert (SME))

Kafka - (Architect / Subject Matter Expert (SME))

Posted Today by GIOS Technology

Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The role is for a Kafka Architect or Subject Matter Expert (SME) based in Manchester or Glasgow, requiring expert-level knowledge of Apache Kafka and its ecosystem. The position demands hands-on experience in Kafka security, monitoring, and disaster recovery, particularly within banking or financial services. Strong programming skills in Java or Python are essential, along with familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization technologies. The working arrangement is hybrid, requiring presence three days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Utilize expert-level knowledge of Apache Kafka and the Confluent ecosystem.
  • Implement Kafka security, monitoring, and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Develop Kafka client and stream processing applications using Java, Python, or similar languages.
  • Work within banking or financial services environments.
  • Leverage cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

Key Skills:

  • Apache Kafka
  • Schema Registry
  • Containerization
  • Cloud platforms
  • Banking experience

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

I am hiring for Kafka - (Architect / Subject Matter Expert (SME)) Location: Manchester or Glasgow - Hybrid / 3 days per week Expert-level knowledge of Apache Kafka and the Confluent ecosystem (Connect, Schema Registry, KSQL, Control Center, etc.). Proven hands-on experience in Kafka security, monitoring, and disaster recovery strategies. Prior experience working in banking or financial services environments. Strong programming skills in Java, Python, or similar languages for Kafka client and stream processing development. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). Key Skills: Apache Kafka / Schema Registry / containerization / cloud platforms / Banking