Description

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka (producers, consumers, topics, streams)
• Build and support real-time data pipelines for enterprise integration and CIS transformation programs
• Configure Kafka clusters including partitioning, replication, retention, and performance tuning
• Develop integration solutions between SAP, CIS, and utility enterprise systems
• Implement event-driven patterns such as publish/subscribe, event sourcing, and asynchronous messaging
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and fault tolerance of streaming platforms
• Integrate Kafka with enterprise middleware and APIs (e.g., SAP integration platforms, MuleSoft, Azure APIs)
• Support real-time data exchange across customer, billing, metering, and field operations systems
• Monitor and troubleshoot Kafka environments using enterprise monitoring tools
• Collaborate with architects, business analysts, and integration teams for solution delivery
• Participate in SIT, UAT, deployment, cutover, and production support activities
• Contribute to architecture reviews, documentation, and integration best practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
• 4+ years of software development and integration experience
• Strong hands-on experience with Apache Kafka (development, configuration, and support)
• Solid understanding of event-driven architecture and distributed systems
• Experience building Kafka producers, consumers, and topic/partition strategies
• Proficiency in Java, Scala, or Python
• Experience with REST APIs and enterprise integration patterns
• Strong debugging, performance tuning, and troubleshooting skills
• Experience supporting integration testing and deployment cycles

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Confluent Kafka Platform (Schema Registry, Kafka Connect, KSQL, Control Center)
• Experience with SAP integration platforms (e.g., SAP BTP Integration Suite)
• Experience integrating enterprise systems such as SAP, Salesforce, or CIS platforms
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP streaming services)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Understanding of security protocols (SSL, SASL) and data formats (Avro, JSON, Protobuf)

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree