Kafka Solution Architect

Quantum Technologies. LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 86,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Technologies. LLC in Dallas, TX is seeking a Senior Kafka Solution Architect with deep hands-on expertise in Apache Kafka and Confluent Platform, and a strong background in Microsoft .NET technologies.

You will design and implement enterprise-grade streaming solutions and define end-to-end Kafka architecture to support real-time data processing. The role requires hands-on leadership for Kafka deployment, performance optimization, and security, with collaboration across application

Qualifications

• Must have strong hands-on experience with Apache Kafka architecture and Confluent Platform.
• Extensive background in .NET / C# and integration of Kafka with .NET applications.
• Strong understanding of event-driven architectures and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-grade solutions using Apache Kafka and Confluent Kafka.
• Define end-to-end Kafka architecture including event-driven messaging and real-time data streaming.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership for Kafka implementation, configuration, deployment, and optimization.
• Develop Kafka producers, consumers, topics, partitions, and consumer groups.
• Integrate Kafka with .NET applications and microservices.
• Leverage Confluent Schema Registry, Kafka Connect, and Kafka Streams.
• Design event-driven microservices architecture using Kafka and .NET technologies.
• Ensure secure, scalable, fault-tolerant Kafka clusters.

Skills

Kafka architecture

Confluent Kafka

.NET/C#

Event-driven architecture

Microservices

Distributed systems

REST APIs

Asynchronous messaging

Tools

Confluent Schema Registry

Kafka Connect

Kafka Streams

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Job Title:Kafka Solution Architect
Location: Dallas, TX
Duration: 16 Months + Extension
Bill Rate: $76/hour (C2C)
Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C
Client: To Be Discussed Later
Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Kafka Solution Architect with strong hands-on expertise in Apache Kafka and Confluent Kafka and a solid background in Microsoft .NET technologies.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing, architecting, implementing, and managing enterprise-grade event-driven architectures and real-time streaming solutions using Apache Kafka and the Confluent Platform. Candidates must have prior hands-on development experience with .NET / C#, along with the ability to integrate Kafka-based messaging and streaming solutions into .NET applications and enterprise systems.

The candidate will be responsible for defining end-to‑end Kafka architecture, designing scalable and highly available distributed messaging solutions, establishing architectural standards, and providing technical leadership to development teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement enterprise-grade solutions using Apache Kafka and Confluent Kafka.
• Define end-to‑end Kafka architecture, including event-driven architecture, messaging, and real-time data streaming.
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership for Kafka implementation, configuration, deployment, and optimization.
• Design and develop Kafka producers, consumers, topics, partitions, and consumer groups.
• Integrate Kafka messaging and streaming capabilities with .NET / C# applications and microservices.
• Leverage Confluent Platform components, including Schema Registry, Kafka Connect, and Kafka Streams.
• Design event‑driven microservices architecture using Kafka and .NET technologies.
• Implement secure, scalable, fault‑tolerant, and highly available Kafka clusters.
• Define messaging standards, event schemas, serialization, and data governance practices.
• Optimize Kafka performance, throughput, latency, and resource utilization.
• Implement Kafka security using SSL/TLS, SASL, ACLs, and authentication mechanisms.
• Collaborate with application development, cloud, DevOps, and enterprise architecture teams.
• Troubleshoot complex Kafka integration, messaging, and distributed system issues.

Required Technical Skills:

• Strong hands‑on experience with Apache Kafka architecture and implementation.
• Extensive experience with Confluent Kafka / Confluent Platform.
• Strong professional background in Microsoft .NET / .NET Core / .NET 6+ and C#.
• Experience integrating Apache Kafka with .NET applications and microservices.
• Strong knowledge of Kafka Producers, Consumers, Topics, Partitions, and Consumer Groups.
• Hands‑on experience with Confluent Schema Registry, Kafka Connect, and Kafka Streams.
• Strong understanding of Event‑Driven Architecture (EDA), Microservices, and Distributed Systems.
• Experience with REST APIs, messaging patterns, and asynchronous communication.
• Knowledge of Avro, JSON, Protobuf, and event serialization formats.
• Experience with Kafka cluster management, monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of Kafka security, fault tolerance, replication, and disaster recovery.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with AWS, Azure, or other cloud platforms.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience with Redis, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or other enterprise databases.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and technical leadership skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.