Senior Kafka Engineer - Remote Work | REF#303285

BairesDev; Veracruz; Remote; MXN 1,547,000 - 2,407,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote work

USD or local currency compensation

Hardware & software setup

Flexible hours

Paid parental leaves & holidays

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a Senior Kafka Engineer to lead streaming data initiatives and build scalable event-driven architectures. You will design Kafka solutions, mentor teams, and set the standard for data streaming excellence.

This is a 100% remote role with compensation in USD or local currency, flexible hours, and a supportive environment focused on career growth and high-impact projects.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Kafka engineering or streaming data platforms.
• Strong expertise in Kafka architecture, cluster management, and stream processing.
• Advanced English required.

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 engineering

Kafka architecture

Distributed systems

Data pipelines

Event-driven

Mentorship

Performance tuning

English proficiency

Tools

Apache Kafka

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!

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