7+ years demonstrated ability in data engineering.
4+ years proven experience with end-to-end design and development of services for Kafka.
Knowledge of Kafka (Consumption, publishing, and streaming) architecture and integrations is required.
Experience in Spark with Scala and processing of streamed data from Kafka.
Understanding and experience with security implementations (e.g., SSL/mutual SSL, Kerberos).
Familiar with 3rd Party Confluent Kafka Connectors, Kafka Connect and its connectors for integrating with external systems.
Development experience using Confluent Kafka producers, consumers, and streams.
Experience with building streaming applications with Confluent Kafka
Experience with Java coding, CI/CD processes, microservices is required.
Good exposure to various Azure cloud platforms to play a vital role in Application Modernization
Knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Scala, and Python, as well as experience with the Kafka API for these languages.
Experience in CI/CD, DevOps tool chain, GIT, docker, Jira, and a test-driven approach to agile delivery.
Ability to participate in and contribute to code management in GitHub including actively collaborating in peer-reviews, feature branches, and resolving impediments and commits.
Understanding of message queuing and messaging patterns.
Knowledge of modern architectures based on micro services, REST APIs, NoSQL stores (e.g., Cassandra), and event-based architecture is preferred.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment, meet targets and attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively with multi-functional teams.
Experience with Agile methodologies and project management.
Experience working with Java, Python, SQL, and others.
Knowledge of relevant technologies and tools, such as SQL, Hadoop, NoSQL, and cloud computing platforms
Proven strong attention to detail, quality, time management and user focus.
Good communicator with problem solving approach and focus on process improvement.
Outstanding communication, facilitation, mediation, and mentor skills.
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
Highly self-motivated with a strong sense of initiative