Solution Architect (Kafka)

About the Project

For our Client - a global container liner shipping company we are looking for a Solution Architect – Kafka to join our Central Messaging Platform team in Gdańsk! The team focuses on providing a central event/message hub based on Apache Kafka to support our large-scale migration to a modern, event-driven architecture.

Work Mode: Hybrid work from Gdańsk (frequency to be determined)

Job Responsibilities

• Design and develop the Central Messaging Platform leveraging Apache Kafka and its ecosystem to meet enterprise requirements
• Ensure the reliability and scalability of the solution by continuously monitoring and improving its architecture
• Collaborate across the organization to gather and consolidate requirements, integrating Kafka’s capabilities into development and deployment plans
• Develop prototypes utilizing Kafka ecosystem tools (e.g., Kafka Streams, Kafka Connect, Schema Registry) and integrate user feedback
• Implement disaster recovery, security strategies, and automation for the solution
• Define and document development processes, standards, and solution architecture
• Provide internal technical support, including diagnostics and debugging, to ensure stable operations
• Share best practices and provide training on Kafka-based solutions

Expectations

• Proven experience in software architecture and designing distributed systems using event-driven architecture
• Strong programming skills in Java, TypeScript, or Python, with experience in Git and cloud-native applications (preferably AWS)
• Deep knowledge of Apache Kafka and related tools (e.g., Kafka Streams, Kafka Connect, Schema Registry)
• Experience with schemas (Avro, Protobuf, JSON) and asynchronous communication patterns
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
• Experience in monitoring and observability solutions (e.g., Grafana Stack, Elastic Stack)
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills
• Comfortable working in an international environment with English as the primary communication language

We offer

• Ongoing support from a dedicated agent, taking care of your project continuity, client contact, necessary formalities, work comfort and development, 
• Consultant Development Program – advice on growth planning based on the latest trends and market needs in IT, including consultations with agents and growth mentors, 
• Access to 7N Learning & Development – a development and educational platform with webinars, a library of articles and industry reports, and regular invitations to one-time and recurring development events – technical, business, and lifestyle, 
• Spectacular integration events, both for you (e.g., annual Kick-Off trip, Christmas parties, or Summer Olympics sports events) and for your loved ones (e.g., family picnics, movie premieres), 
• Professional development not only during the project – you can get involved in knowledge transfer to others within the 7N Services offering directed at 7N clients, 
• Relationships and access to the knowledge of the most experienced IT experts in the market – the average professional tenure of our consultants in Poland is over 10 years, 
• A complete benefits package, including funding for medical care, life insurance, sports cards for you and your loved ones, as well as discounts in stores in Poland and abroad. 

About 7N

Constantly searching for projects, difficult rate negotiations, lack of development support – sounds familiar? At 7N, you gain not only stability of contracts but also the personal involvement of a dedicated agent who ensures your professional comfort and continuous access to development initiatives. 

Our mission is to provide stable and rewarding collaborations that drive your success as an IT expert and the success of our clients. We build long-lasting relationships based on Scandinavian values and 30 years of experience creating IT solutions for over 200 organizations.