Real-Time Streaming Architect: Kafka, Flink & Cloud

Raas Infotek; Bolingbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm based in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a skilled Kafka Expert to architect and manage cloud-based streaming solutions. The role requires extensive experience with the Confluent Kafka platform and advanced knowledge of KSQL DB and Flink. Ideal candidates will have practical skills in Terraform and CI/CD tools, along with a strong background in cloud-native monitoring and production support. Relocation within 1-2 months for onsite work is required.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience architecting, implementing, and administering Confluent Cloud Kafka platform in production environments.
• Advanced knowledge of KSQL DB and Flink for real-time stream processing/analytics.
• Proven proficiency in Kafka Connectors and integration in cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage cloud-native monitoring and observability solutions.
• Provide hands-on production support for mission-critical streaming platforms.
• Gather requirements on-site and coordinate with offshore development teams.

Skills

Confluent Kafka

KSQL DB

Flink

Terraform

GCP Networking

Agile/DevOps

Job description

A leading technology firm based in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a skilled Kafka Expert to architect and manage cloud-based streaming solutions. The role requires extensive experience with the Confluent Kafka platform and advanced knowledge of KSQL DB and Flink. Ideal candidates will have practical skills in Terraform and CI/CD tools, along with a strong background in cloud-native monitoring and production support. Relocation within 1-2 months for onsite work is required.