Senior Technology Architect | Microservices | Microservices API Management

Expedite Talent Solutions; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Expedite Talent Solutions in Richardson, TX, is seeking a Confluent Solution Architect to lead the design and architecture of enterprise-grade streaming solutions using Apache Kafka and Confluent Platform.

You will collaborate with clients, define integration strategies, and guide implementation teams to build scalable, secure data streaming ecosystems. This role requires 10+ years of relevant experience and a strong background in Java/Python/Scala, cloud platforms, and Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in streaming architectures.
• Experience designing and architecting Kafka-based solutions.
• Leading client engagements and guiding implementation teams.
• Experience with Confluent Platform and cloud offerings.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and architecture of enterprise-grade streaming solutions using Apache Kafka and Confluent Platform.
• Collaborate with clients to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Guide implementation teams to build scalable, secure streaming ecosystems.

Skills

Apache Kafka

Confluent Kafka

Client engagements

Java/Python/Scala

Cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Ansible

Tools

Confluent Cloud

Open-source Kafka

Job description

Confluent Solution Architect (2 Open positions)

Description: POC: Bharath Subramanya

Work Location: Richardson, TX, USA

Vendor Rate: ***

Minimum years of experience: 10+ years of relevant experience

Would you require the candidates to meet you for in person interview? No

Is Skype/WebEx interview,OK? Yes

Is this onsite/remote position: Hybrid

If onsite, will you be considering relocation candidates: No (Client requirement)

Does this position require Visa independent candidates only? Yes

Confluent Solution Architect, you will lead the design and architecture of enterprise-grade streaming solutions using Apache Kafka and the Confluent Platform. You will work closely with clients to understand business requirements, define integration strategies, and guide implementation teams in building scalable, secure, and resilient data streaming ecosystems.ocess automation

Strongly Preferred:

• 8+ years of experience in designing and architecting solutions using Apache Kafka, with hands‑on experience in Confluent Kafka
• Ability to lead client engagements, translate business requirements into technical solutions, and guide implementation teams
• Deep understanding of Kafka internals, Food and Beverage architecture, and Confluent components
• Experience with Confluent Cloud, Stream Governance, Data Lineage, and RBAC
• Expertise in stream processing (Apache Flink, Kafka Streams, ksqlDB) and event‑driven architecture
• Strong proficiency in Java, Python, or Scala
• Proven ability to integrate Kafka with enterprise systems (databases, APIs, microservices)
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation (Ansible, CFK)

Acceptable Alternatives:

• Experience with other Kafka platforms such as Open‑source Kafka, Cloudera Kafka, AWS MSK, etc.
• Solid understanding of Kafka architecture and operational management in enterprise environments.
• Experience in professional services or implementation consulting for SaaS products, especially involving data integration, streaming, or enterprise architecture

Minimum years of experience needed in the required skills- Total Yrs. of Experience- 10+ Years and Relevant Yrs. of experience* -5+ years

Any certification required – Confluent Kafka