Senior Apache Kafka Developer

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Senior Apache Kafka Developer at BairesDev

We are seeking a Senior Apache Kafka Developer to work on distributed data processing systems and real-time analytics. You'll contribute to Apache Kafka and related ecosystem projects (Kafka, Hive, Iceberg), focusing on performance optimization and scalable architecture.

What You'll Do:

- Contribute actively to Apache Kafka and related open source projects as a core contributor.

- Develop and optimize event streaming platforms for high-throughput message processing.

- Build streaming analytics capabilities using Kafka Streams and integration with Apache Spark.

- Enhance Kafka cluster performance, topic configurations, and producer/consumer optimization.

- Collaborate with engineering teams on system integration and deployment.

What we are looking for:

- 10+ years of experience in software development.

- Strong expertise in distributed systems and large-scale event streaming platforms.

- Understanding of Apache Kafka architecture, including topics, partitions, and consumer groups.

- Proficiency in Java and Scala

- Experience in performance tuning of distributed systems at scale.

- Core contributions to Apache open source projects (Kafka, Spark, Flink, or similar).

- Advanced level of English.

How we make your work (and your life) easier:

- Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred.

- Paid parental leave, vacation, & national holidays.

- Innovative and multicultural work environment.

- Collaborate and learn from the global Top 1% of talent in each area.

- Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, skill development, and diverse growth opportunities.

Join a global team where your unique talents can truly thrive and make a significant impact!

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