Lead Kafka Consultant (w/m/d)

X1F GmbH; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 257,842 - 343,790; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Community events

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Team-building sessions

Job summary

X1F GmbH in Warsaw is seeking a skilled professional to join a large-scale data integration initiative for a leading financial services organization. The role involves designing and implementing data pipelines using Apache Kafka and Flink, alongside coordinating teams to ensure smooth project execution.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with data integration, excellent English and good German language skills, and experience in the financial sector is a plus. We offer a collaborative work environment with flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Apache Kafka in development and integration projects.
• Proven experience in building and implementing data pipelines.
• Experience as a bridge between onshore and nearshore teams.
• Very good English skills (C1 level) and good German skills.
• Experience in financial services or regulated environments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the implementation of data integration pipelines using Kafka and Flink.
• Coordinate nearshore resources within the data integration workstream.
• Act as a key interface between onshore and nearshore colleagues.
• Work closely with stakeholders in the DACH region to execute integration activities.

Skills

Apache Kafka

Data Integration

Coordination

English (C1)

German

Job description

• Full-time, B2B contract, Employment contract

Join us in a large-scale data integration initiative for a leading organization in the financial services sector. The focus of this role is the design and implementation of data pipelines that connect multiple source systems with a modern Snowflake-based data platform. In addition, you take a coordinating role within the data integration workstream and help align delivery across distributed teams. The project is based in the DACH region and aims to build a unified data foundation for the entire bank.

• Implementing: You contribute to the implementation of data integration pipelines using Apache Kafka and Flink, connecting multiple source systems to a Snowflake-based data platform.


• Coordinating: In your role, you coordinate nearshore resources within the data integration workstream and help ensure consistent delivery across teams.


• Aligning: You act as a key interface between onshore and nearshore colleagues and support the alignment of technical implementation and delivery priorities.


• Collaborating: You work closely with stakeholders in the DACH region and contribute to the successful execution of integration activities in a complex project environment.

Your skills and experience

• Kafka Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Apache Kafka in development and integration projects.


• Data Integration: Proven experience in building and implementing data pipelines and integration solutions for complex data platform environments.


• Coordination: Experience acting as a bridge between onshore and nearshore teams, ideally with coordination or workstream responsibility.


• Language Skills: Very good English skills (C1 level) are required. Good German skills are needed to communicate effectively with customers and nearshore coordinators.


• Industry Experience: Experience in financial services or regulated environments is beneficial.


• Mobility:Occasional trips to Germany will be required for team and project meetings.

Your Personality

• Structured: You bring clarity into complex integration landscapes and ensure structured execution across teams.


• Collaborative: Working across onshore and nearshore teams comes naturally to you, and you know how to align different stakeholders.


• Responsible: You take ownership for coordination topics and ensure reliable delivery within the integration workstream.

What we offer

Community & team culture

Experience events with us that connect and are fun – from relaxed get-togethers to structured team-building sessions. We believe that strong teams grow through shared moments.

Flexible working & balance

At x1F, your well-being truly matters. Across our Nearshore locations, we offer a variety of benefits designed to support you – both personally and professionally. Curious about what’s available in your country? Reach out to our recruiter anytime – we’re happy to guide you!

We offer all employees access to LinkedIn Learning, enabling you to learn flexibly and continuously. In addition, targeted development programs support your career growth.

Interested?

Not sure if you meet every requirement we’re looking for? No worries. Just get in touch – we’ll take a look at it together. No strings attached.