Kafka Integration Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Kafka Integration Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing, developing, and integrating Apache Kafka solutions to support real-time data streaming and distributed systems.
Key Responsibilities :- Design, implement, and maintain Kafka-based data pipelines.- Develop integration solutions using Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams, and other related technologies.- Manage Kafka clusters, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand integration requirements and deliver robust solutions.- Implement best practices for data streaming, including message serialization, partitioning, and replication.- Monitor and troubleshoot Kafka performance, latency, and security issues.- Ensure data integrity and implement failover strategies for critical data pipelines.Required Skills :- Strong experience in Apache Kafka (Kafka Streams, Kafka Connect).- Proficiency in programming languages like Java, Python, or Scala.- Experience with distributed systems and data streaming concepts.- Familiarity with Zookeeper, Confluent Kafka, and Kafka Broker configurations.- Expertise in creating and managing topics, partitions, and consumer groups.- Hands-on experience with integration tools such as REST APIs, MQ, or ESB.- Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP for Kafka deployment.Nice to Have :- Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog.- Exposure to DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation.- Knowledge of data serialization formats like Avro, Protobuf, or JSON.Qualifications :- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.- 4+ years of hands-on experience in Kafka integration projects.