SME - (Confluent Kafka/Schema Registry/Java/Python)
Posted 2 weeks ago by GIOS Technology
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role is for a Confluent Kafka Subject Matter Expert (SME) focused on designing and implementing event-driven architectures in the banking sector. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring the scalability, resilience, and performance of enterprise streaming platforms. This position is hybrid, requiring a mix of office and remote work in Manchester or Glasgow. The contract duration extends until June 30, 2026.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, configure, and manage Kafka clusters and Confluent platform components.
- Build and maintain real-time streaming solutions for data integration and processing.
- Ensure security, compliance, and adherence to financial regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate Kafka with enterprise systems.
- Conduct performance tuning, troubleshooting, and recommend Kafka best practices.
Key Skills:
- Kafka
- Confluent
- Connect
- Schema Registry
- KSQL
- Java
- Python
- AWS
- Azure
- GCP
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Security
- Monitoring
- Disaster Recovery
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
I am hiring for Confluent Kafka SME
Location: Hybrid (60% office / 40% remote) – Glasgow/Manchester
Duration: Until 30/06/2026
Job Description: We are seeking a Confluent Kafka Subject Matter Expert (SME) with hands-on experience in designing and implementing event-driven architectures within the banking sector . The ideal candidate will ensure scalability, resilience, and optimal performance of enterprise streaming platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, configure, and manage Kafka clusters and Confluent platform components.
- Build and maintain real-time streaming solutions for data integration and processing.
- Ensure security, compliance , and adherence to financial regulatory standards .
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate Kafka with enterprise systems.
- Conduct performance tuning, troubleshooting , and recommend Kafka best practices .
Key Skills:
- Kafka
- Confluent
- Connect
- Schema Registry
- KSQL
- Java
- Python
- AWS
- Azure
- GCP
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Security
- Monitoring
- Disaster Recovery