Senior Kafka Engineer - Remote Work | REF#302075

BairesDev; Chile; Remote; CLP 117,417,000 - 176,125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work 100%

USD or local currency compensation

Hardware provided

Flexible hours

Paid parental leaves

Global collaboration

Job summary

BairesDev is hiring a Senior Kafka Engineer to lead streaming data initiatives and build scalable architectures. You will design Kafka solutions, mentor teams, and set standards for data streaming excellence.

The role is 100% remote with options for USD or local currency, flexible hours, and strong career development in a diverse global team.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Kafka engineering or streaming data platforms.
• Strong expertise in Kafka architecture, cluster management, and stream processing.
• Extensive experience with distributed systems, data pipelines, and event-driven architectures.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and mentor engineering teams.
• Deep understanding of performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting in Kafka environments.
• Advanced level of English.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable Kafka streaming solutions with focus on performance and reliability.
• Lead technical decisions and provide guidance on Kafka architecture and data pipelines.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers in Kafka best practices and streaming technologies.
• Optimize Kafka clusters for performance, throughput, and reliability across production environments.
• Collaborate with data engineering and development teams to deliver quality streaming solutions.
• Evaluate and implement new streaming technologies and patterns to enhance data processing capabilities.

Skills

Kafka

Streaming

Distributed systems

Mentoring

Performance tuning

Tools

Kafka ecosystem

Monitoring tools

Cloud infrastructure

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 Senior Kafka Engineer, you'll lead streaming data initiatives and build scalable event-driven architectures. You'll design Kafka solutions, mentor engineering teams, and set the standard for data streaming excellence.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement scalable Kafka streaming solutions with focus on performance and reliability.
• Lead technical decisions and provide guidance on Kafka architecture and data pipelines.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers in Kafka best practices and streaming technologies.
• Optimize Kafka clusters for performance, throughput, and reliability across production environments.
• Collaborate with data engineering and development teams to deliver quality streaming solutions.
• Evaluate and implement new streaming technologies and patterns to enhance data processing capabilities.

What We Are Looking For

• 4+ years of experience in Kafka engineering or streaming data platforms.
• Strong expertise in Kafka architecture, cluster management, and stream processing.
• Extensive experience with distributed systems, data pipelines, and event-driven architectures.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and mentor engineering teams.
• Deep understanding of performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting in Kafka environments.
• 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!