Tech Lead / Expert Kafka Senior – Java 21 / KRaft (H/F) (IT)
Core
Structuring and industrializing a robust technical foundation for Kafka infrastructure within a complex data ecosystem, bridging development, architecture, and security.
Role type
Senior Tech Lead / Expert Kafka Engineer
Builds
Robust Kafka infrastructure and CI/CD toolchains
Domain
Data infrastructure / Messaging systems
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Kafka (KRaft, Connect, MirrorMaker 2), Java 21, CI/CD pipeline configuration, Network security (TLS, IP filtering), Team leadership, Technical documentation
Preferred skills
Kubernetes, OpenShift, Strimzi, HAProxy, Prometheus, Protobuf, Maven, Shell scripting
Technologies
Kafka, Java, Maven, Protobuf, JUnit, Docker, HAProxy, Prometheus, OpenSSL, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Strimzi
Responsibilities
Structure and industrialize Java-based technical components; Configure complete CI/CD toolchains; Define and enforce versioning and compatibility rules; Integrate strict security requirements into Kafka deployments; Lead and mentor a small development team; Prepare operational documentation for handover to RUN teams; Collaborate with architecture, cybersecurity, and operations teams.
