Distributed Systems Engineer / Apache Kafka, JAVA, Python
Posted 4 days ago by SR2
£600 Per day
Outside
Remote
London
Summary: The role of Distributed Systems Engineer involves assessing and improving an existing data federation solution for a Digital Transformation Consultancy. The position requires expertise in Apache Kafka, Java, and Python, with a focus on implementing a federated data-sharing solution in collaboration with government departments. This is a fully remote position with an immediate start and a contract duration of six months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess the suitability of an existing data federation solution.
- Propose areas for improvement in the data-sharing solution.
- Implement a federated data-sharing solution.
- Work closely with government departments to deploy and test the solution.
Key Skills:
- Expert-level understanding of Apache Kafka, including producer/consumer patterns and real-time streaming architectures.
- Strong backend development skills in Java with Spring Boot or similar frameworks.
- Experience in Python for scripting, automation, and handling data pipelines.
- Experience delivering federated or decentralised data solutions focused on data privacy and sovereignty.
- Background working in or alongside public sector or regulated environments.
- Familiarity with security/compliance frameworks and interoperability standards.
Salary (Rate): £600/day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Distributed Systems / JAVA & Python / Apache Kafka / Outside IR35 / Fully Remote / £600 pd / ASAP Start / 6 months
Distributed Systems Engineers (Hiring for multiple positions)
SR2 have partnered with a high impact Digital Transformation Consultancy to assist in the search for multiple Distributed System Engineers to assess suitability of an existing data federation solution and propose areas for improvement. You will be implementing a federated data-sharing solution whilst working closely with Gov departments to deploy and test the solution.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Apache Kafka: Expert-level understanding including producer/consumer patterns, topic management, and real-time streaming architectures.
- Java: Strong backend development with Spring Boot or similar frameworks for secure, scalable microservices.
- Python: Experience in scripting, automation, and handling data pipelines.
Highly desirable:
- Experience delivering federated or decentralised data solutions focused on data privacy and sovereignty.
- Background working in or alongside public sector or regulated environments.
- Familiarity with security/compliance frameworks and interoperability standards.
Contract Details
- Outside IR35
- Fully Remote
- 6 Months
- £600 pd
- ASAP Start
- X1 Stage interview process
If this looks to be a good fit against your professional experience, hit the apply button, and we will be in contact to discuss the client and requirement. Alternatively, feel free to directly email Ben Sheppard for an immediate response.
Distributed Systems / JAVA & Python / Apache Kafka / Outside IR35 / Fully Remote / £600 pd / ASAP Start / 6 months