Description

You will design and implement event-driven architectures and real-time data pipelines using Apache Kafka for enterprise integration and CIS transformation programs.

This role is remote.

Responsibilities

• Build and support real-time data pipelines, configuring Kafka clusters for partitioning, replication, retention, and performance tuning.
• Develop integration solutions between SAP, CIS, and utility enterprise systems using publish/subscribe, event sourcing, and asynchronous messaging patterns.
• Integrate Kafka with enterprise middleware and APIs, including SAP integration platforms, MuleSoft, and Azure APIs, to support real-time data exchange for customer, billing, and metering systems.
• Monitor and troubleshoot Kafka environments using enterprise monitoring tools to ensure high availability, scalability, and fault tolerance.
• Participate in SIT, UAT, deployment, cutover, and production support activities while contributing to architecture reviews and integration best practices.

Required Skills

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

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Confluent Kafka Platform (Schema Registry, Kafka Connect, KSQL, Control Center) and SAP BTP Integration Suite.
• Exposure to cloud streaming services on AWS, Azure, or GCP, and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree