Kakfa Developer
BC Forward

Job Info

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Kakfa Developer

BCForward is currently seeking for a highly motivated Kafka Developer for a Remote Opportunity.

Position Title: Kafka Developer

Location: Remote

Anticipated Start Date: 10/21/2024

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a

confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 6+ months

Job Type: Contract - Remote

Pay Range: $80/hr - $85/hr

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job

responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem,

etc.).

One of our industry leading clients are seeking an experienced Confluent Cloud Kafka Developer to design,

develop, and manage scalable, real-time data streaming solutions using Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud. The

ideal candidate will work with data engineering teams to architect streaming data pipelines, integrate diverse

data sources, and optimize Kafka for high-performance applications. This role requires strong expertise in

Apache Kafka, Confluent Cloud, and distributed streaming platforms, with a focus on real-time integrations.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on Apache Kafka and distributed systems.
• 2+ years of experience in Python (preferred) or Java for building Kafka applications
• Proven experience with Confluent Kafka, including Kafka Connect, Schema Registry, Apache Flink and KSQL.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, particularly Terraform.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda) and Snowflake.
• Solid understanding of data integration, ETL processes, and data pipeline orchestration.
• Experience with operational monitoring and performance optimization of streaming pipelines.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to Kafka and its ecosystem.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  
• 2+ years of experience working with Confluent Cloud and implementing Kafka-based solutions.
• Experience with other data streaming tools and platforms.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Certification in AWS, Kafka, or related technologies.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to

fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing

unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world.

Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000

consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our

core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients

achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to

become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.

This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 230009 when responding to this ad.

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Job Snapshot

Employee Type
Contractor

Location
Minneapolis, MN (Onsite)

Job Type
Information Technology

Experience
Not Specified

Date Posted
10/07/2024

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