Kafka Engineer - Remote Work | REF#308138

BairesDev; São Paulo; Remote; BRL 549,000 - 823,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

USD salary or local currency

Home-office setup

Flexible hours

Parental leave

Mentorship & growth

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a Kafka Engineer to design, implement, and maintain scalable event streaming architectures using Apache Kafka. You will develop real-time data pipelines and integrate streaming solutions across complex enterprise systems.

Requires 3+ years with Kafka, Java, and distributed systems; experience with Kafka Streams or Flink and Confluent tools. This is a remote role with competitive USD or local currency compensation and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Apache Kafka and distributed streaming architectures.
• Strong expertise in designing and implementing event streaming solutions.
• Proficiency in Java and stream processing technologies.
• Experience with Kafka ecosystem tools (Confluent Platform, Kafka Connect, Schema Registry).
• Deep understanding of distributed systems and messaging architectures.
• Advanced level of English.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable event streaming architectures using Apache Kafka and related technologies.
• Develop and optimize data pipelines for high-performance, real-time data processing.
• Configure and manage Kafka clusters, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and optimal performance.
• Implement stream processing solutions using Kafka Streams, Apache Flink, or similar technologies.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate solutions into existing enterprise architectures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex distributed streaming system challenges.

Skills

Apache Kafka

Distributed streaming

Java

Kafka ecosystem tools

Distributed systems

English communication

Tools

Confluent Platform

Kafka Connect

Schema Registry

Kafka Streams

Apache Flink

Job description

At BairesDev®, we've been leading the way in technology projects for over 15 years. We deliver cutting-edge solutions to giants like Google and the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley.

Our diverse 4,000+ team, composed of the world's Top 1% of tech talent, works remotely on roles that drive significant impact worldwide.

When you apply for this position, you're taking the first step in a process that goes beyond the ordinary. We aim to align your passions and skills with our vacancies, setting you on a path to exceptional career development and success.

As a Kafka Engineer at BairesDev, you will design, implement, and maintain robust, scalable event streaming architectures using Apache Kafka. You'll play a critical role in developing distributed streaming solutions that enable real-time data processing and integration across complex enterprise systems.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement scalable event streaming architectures using Apache Kafka and related technologies.
• Develop and optimize data pipelines for high-performance, real-time data processing.
• Configure and manage Kafka clusters, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and optimal performance.
• Implement stream processing solutions using Kafka Streams, Apache Flink, or similar technologies.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate solutions into existing enterprise architectures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex distributed streaming system challenges.

What We Are Looking For

• 3+ years of experience with Apache Kafka and distributed streaming architectures.
• Strong expertise in designing and implementing event streaming solutions.
• Proficiency in Java and stream processing technologies.
• Experience with Kafka ecosystem tools (Confluent Platform, Kafka Connect, Schema Registry).
• Deep understanding of distributed systems and messaging architectures.
• Advanced level of English.

How we do make your work (and your life) easier:

• 100% remote work (from anywhere).
• Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred
• Hardware and software setup for you to work from home.
• Flexible hours: create your own schedule.
• Paid parental leaves, vacations, and national holidays.
• Innovative and multicultural work environment: collaborate and learn from the global Top 1% of talent.
• Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, skill development, and diverse growth opportunities.

Join a global team where your unique talents can truly thrive and make a significant impact!