Software Engineer (Apache Kafka) - Remote Work | REF#298083

BairesDev; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work 100%

Competitive salary in USD or local

Home-office setup provided

Flexible hours

Parental leave & holidays

Global mentorship & growth

Job summary

BairesDev is seeking a Software Engineer (Apache Kafka) to design, implement, and manage production-grade Kafka clusters and streaming applications. You will work remotely with a global team to deliver scalable data platforms.

You will build real-time data pipelines, optimize performance, and define event-driven standards while ensuring system availability and data integrity across high-scale environments. Excellent English is required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or Stream Processing.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage production-grade Kafka clusters and streaming applications.
• Develop real-time data integration pipelines using Kafka Connect and Kafka Streams.

Skills

Kafka

Real-time pipelines

Event-driven architecture

Kafka Streams

Confluent

Avro

Performance tuning

English proficiency

Tools

Kafka Connect

Confluent Schema Registry

Job description

At BairesDev®, we've been leading the way in technology projects for over 15 years. We deliver cutting-edge solutions to giants like Google and the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley. Our diverse 4,000+ team, composed of the world's Top 1% of tech talent, works remotely on roles that drive significant impact worldwide. When you apply for this position, you're taking the first step in a process that goes beyond the ordinary. We aim to align your passions and skills with our vacancies, setting you on a path to exceptional career development and success.

Software Engineer (Apache Kafka) at BairesDev

What You'll Do

• Design, implement, and manage production-grade Kafka clusters and streaming applications.
• Develop real-time data integration pipelines using Kafka Connect and Kafka Streams.
• Optimize cluster performance, topic configurations, and resource utilization for high-scale environments.
• Implement robust data schemas and versioning strategies using Avro and Confluent Schema Registry.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define event-driven standards and streaming best practices.
• Ensure system availability and data integrity through proactive monitoring and disaster recovery planning.

What We Are Looking For

• 4+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or Stream Processing.
• Proven expertise in building and operating real-time data pipelines using Apache Kafka.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing event-driven architectures at scale.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka Streams, Confluent, and Avro for data serialization.
• Deep understanding of streaming infrastructure management and performance tuning.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

How we do make your work (and your life) easier:

• 100% remote work (from anywhere).
• Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred
• Hardware and software setup for you to work from home.
• Flexible hours: create your own schedule.
• Paid parental leaves, vacations, and national holidays.
• Innovative and multicultural work environment: collaborate and learn from the global Top 1% of talent.
• Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, skill development, and diverse growth opportunities.

Join a global team where your unique talents can truly thrive and make a significant impact!