software consultant

SILVERLINK TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech solutions provider in Singapore is seeking a Confluent Consulting Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable real-time data pipelines and integrations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of hands-on experience with Apache Kafka and proficiency in Java, Python, or Scala. Collaboration with data engineers and DevOps teams is essential to deliver robust streaming solutions. This role offers a dynamic environment working with modern data architectures and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Apache Kafka.
• Strong proficiency in Java, Python, or Scala.
• Solid understanding of event-driven architecture and data streaming patterns.
• Experience deploying Kafka on cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable real-time data pipelines and integrations.
• Collaborate with data engineers, architects, and DevOps teams.

Skills

Apache Kafka

Java

Python

Scala

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

As a Confluent Consulting Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable real-time data pipelines and integrations using Kafka and Confluent components. You will collaborate with data engineers, architects, and DevOps teams to deliver robust streaming solutions.

Mandatory skills

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with Apache Kafka (any distribution: open‑source, Confluent, Cloudera, AWS MSK, etc.)
• Strong proficiency in Java, Python, or Scala
• Solid understanding of event‑driven architecture and data streaming patterns
• Experience deploying Kafka on cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication abilities

Desired skills

• Experience with Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams, KSQL, Schema Registry, REST Proxy, Confluent Control Center
• Hands‑on with Confluent Cloud services, including ksqlDB Cloud and Apache Flink
• Familiarity with Stream Governance, Data Lineage, Stream Catalog, Audit Logs, RBAC
• Confluent certifications (Developer, Administrator, or Flink Developer)
• Experience with Confluent Platform, Confluent Cloud managed services, multi‑cloud deployments, and Confluent for Kubernetes
• Knowledge of data mesh architectures, KRaft migration, and modern event streaming patterns
• Exposure to monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk)
• Experience with data lakes, data warehouses, or big data ecosystems