Software Architect - Kafka

Are you ready to be inspired, challenged, motivated to do your best, and have fun while you're at it? We're on the lookout for a Software Architect with focus on Kafka to join our team at Mimacom, where we play off each other's strengths to create exciting digital products for customers all over the world. At Mimacom, we stay ahead of the curve. We develop digital products that enable businesses to achieve faster, easier, and more impressive results, whether it's in banking, retail, manufacturing, life sciences, or beyond. Right now, our software touches the lives of 50 million users every single day. Behind every one of our products is a brilliant group of people who share the same values, working collaboratively to create actual solutions for real problems. Join us at Mimacom as a Software Architect and let's create something amazing together! What you'll do : As part of our team, your contributions will play a key role in delivering robust and scalable event-driven solutions. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to assess and enhance existing Kafka-based integrations. Here's an overview of what you'll be doing :

• Lead the analysis and validation of Kafka architectures, identifying improvement opportunities and ensuring best practices are applied.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand needs and provide clear, technically sound recommendations.
• Help bridge the gap between business needs and technical execution, ensuring alignment through effective communication.
• Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives and help strengthen internal expertise around Kafka and related technologies. What you'll need : We are looking for individuals with strong analytical and communication skills, who can work independently and bring clarity to complex integration challenges. You'll thrive in this role if you bring :
• At least 5 years of overall experience in IT, including a minimum of 1-2 years of hands-on experience with Apache Kafka in production environments.
• Solid understanding of software architecture principles, especially in the context of event-driven and distributed systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage confidently with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Good organization skills and a clear customer orientation.
• Fluent Spanish and English.
• Experience with the following technologies is a plus : Java, Spring, Elastic, Confluent Stack, Docker, AWS, GCP, Azure or Kubernetes.
• You are based in Spain, or are willing to relocate. Even if you don’t check off every one of these boxes, we’d love to hear from you. Talk to one of our recruitment team to discuss what you might be able to bring to our projects. What to Expect : Your personal and professional growth is important to us, and we offer a range of benefits and opportunities to support your journey. Here's what you can expect when joining our team :
• Holidays & Flextime : You will enjoy 30 days of vacation. We understand that while you love your work, it’s just one part of a whole person. That’s why we allow you to work in a way that accommodates your lifestyle and other commitments.
• Choose your OS : Whether you prefer macOS or Windows, we’ll provide the system of your preference.
• Career Growth : We work hand-in-hand with you to create a plan that fuels your professional development and helps you make an impact on your projects.
• Team Get-Togethers : From sharing a meal to team retreats, we invest in the things that make you feel part of a community. You don’t have to come, but it'd be great to have you there. At Mimacom, we know that creative minds thrive on exciting projects. Join our team and be part of a lively community that’s all about working together, growing together, and coming up with innovative ideas and technologies! Our company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage candidates from all walks of life to apply, as we believe in providing equal opportunities to everyone.