Kafka Developer

Join one of the largest and most respected insurance companies in Europe, renowned for its innovation, stability, and commitment to digital transformation. We are seeking a Senior Kafka Developer to play a critical role in our client team.

This is a minimum 1-year contract with strong potential for extension, offering the opportunity to work on high-impact projects in a supportive and technically advanced environment.

This role demands a professional who can not only maintain and optimize Kafka services but also work closely with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions in a high-performance environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up, configure, maintain, upgrade, and tune complex Kafka clusters for optimal performance and reliability.
• Develop and manage Ansible-based CI/CD pipelines for Kafka-related deployments and maintenance.
• Implement security modules using Java shell scripting.
• Design, develop, and maintain Java/Spring Boot applications, including REST and SOAP Web Services.
• Write efficient Kafka producers and consumers to support scalable data processing.
• Perform proactive systems and performance monitoring, conduct trend analysis, and propose necessary improvements.
• Collaborate with various Business and Technical teams to enhance and extend Kafka services and capabilities.
• Regularly review Kafka architecture, automation practices, and proactively implement advancements.
• Manage workloads effectively by prioritizing tasks and delivering solutions on schedule.
• Communicate fluently in Polish and English with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience with Kafka cluster setup, replication, maintenance, upgrades, and performance tuning.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on expertise in Ansible and CI/CD pipeline development.
• Proficiency in Java shell scripting for security implementation.
• Solid experience in Java, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, and developing REST and SOAP Web Services.
• Demonstrated ability to build robust Kafka producers and consumers.
• Experience in system and performance monitoring and conducting trend analysis.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
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