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KAFKA Architect

Smithfield, RI · On-site

Job Title : Sr. KAFKA Architect Location: Smithfield, RI ( Must be onsite and no remote) Duration: 6 months+ Description: Experience: Solid experience in setting up, designing and developing complex ...

IT America Inc

Kafka Engineer

Dallas, TX · Remote

$57 - $75.50/hr

Kafka Developer / Engineer (Kafka + MongoDB) Location: Remote Duration: Long term contract Type: Only W2 (No C2C/1099) Job Summary: We are looking for a Kafka Developer / Engineer with strong ...

MDAEdge

Kafka Administrator

Charlotte, NC · On-site

MDAEdge is seeking a Kafka Administrator to manage and maintain Kafka clusters. The role involves installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Kafka environments, as well as managing Kubernetes for ...

Staffingine LLC

Kafka Architect

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$68.25 - $87.75/hr

Kafka Architect Job Location: Bethesda, MD Job Type: Contract * Lead the architecture, design, and deployment of Apache Kafka-based platforms. * Define best practices and standards for Kafka ...

Kanak Elite Services Inc

Kafka Admin

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

Kafka Admin 6-12 months St. Louis MO (F2F interview so need someone from nearby only) Kafka Admin and support- Designing, developing, and managing Kafka-based data pipelines. * Working with other big ...

Sarian, Inc.

Kafka Administrator

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

Kafka Administrator Location: Jersey City, NJ Day 1 onsite position JD: Required Skills & Qualifications: * Proven experience as a Kafka Administrator or in a similar role managing Kafka clusters in ...

APN Consulting, Inc.

Kafka Admin

Coppell, TX · On-site

They are seeking a Kafka Admin to manage Kafka clusters, set up Kafka environments, and ensure effective monitoring and observability of the Kafka infrastructure. Responsibilities : • Hands-on ...

CEDENT

Kafka Administrator

Houston, TX · On-site

Installation configuration of Confluent Kafka, Apache Kafka, RMQ on environments like Linux, EC2, Windows, AIX, along with Cloud Kafka, Configurations like MSK Confluent Cloud * Experience in using ...

1 point system

Kafka Administrator

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

Kafka Administrator Las Vegas, NV Onsite Skills: Kafka, Administrator, Admin, Unix Must have: . * Kafka 8+ Years * Kafka Administrator who should be able to perform complete admin work in Kafka and ...

Staffingine LLC

Kafka Admin

Irvine, CA · On-site

Kafka Admin Job Location: Irvine - California Job Type: Contract * Design implement and manage Kafka clusters to ensure high availability and performance. * Collaborate with development teams to ...

APN Consulting, Inc.

Kafka Administrator

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$57.75 - $76/hr

They are seeking a Kafka Administrator responsible for Kafka administration tasks including installation, configuration, and support for middleware environments. Responsibilities : • Kafka ...

Inficare Technologies

Kafka Engineer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

Kafka Engineer Location: Minneapolis, MN Job Type: Contract (Long Term) Experience: 8+ years Job Overview We are looking for an experienced Kafka Engineer to join our team in Minneapolis, MN. The ...

Sarian, Inc.

Kafka Tester

Strongsville, OH · On-site

Role: Sr. Kafka Tester Location: Strongsville, OH/ Pittsburgh. PA/Dallas, TX/ Chicago, IL/Phoenix, AZ - Fulltime Position Must Have Technical/Functional Skills: * Apache Kafka: Deep understanding of ...

Redolent, Inc.

Kafka Admin

Chandler, AZ · On-site

DOE Interview Mode: 1-2 rounds (video required) currently seeking a Kafka Administrator for an onsite position with a Global Financial Institution located in Chandler, AZ. This is a 12+ month ...

Pull Skil

KAFKA Architect

Smithfield, RI · On-site

Job Title : Sr. KAFKA Architect Location: Smithfield, RI ( Must be onsite and no remote) Duration: 6 months+ Description: Experience: Solid experience in setting up, designing and developing complex ...

Sarian, Inc.

Kafka Tester

Dallas, PA · On-site

Role: Sr. Kafka Tester Location: Strongsville, OH, Pittsburgh. PA, Dallas, TX - Fulltime Position Must Have Technical/Functional Skills: * Apache Kafka: Deep understanding of Kafka's architecture ...

Northern Base

Kafka Developer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

Kafka Developer Charlotte, NC | 10 - 15 years of experience Must Have Technical/Functional Skills Primary Skill: Kafka Developer Secondary: Hadoop Experience: Minimum 10 years Roles ...

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As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for kafka in the United States is $56.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41.83 and $71.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Kafka job typically involves working with Apache Kafka, a distributed event streaming platform used for building real-time data pipelines and applications. Roles related to Kafka often include responsibilities such as setting up, managing, and optimizing Kafka clusters, developing producers and consumers, and ensuring data flows efficiently. Professionals in these roles may work as Kafka administrators, engineers, or developers, specializing in data streaming, system reliability, and distributed architecture.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Kafka position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Apache Kafka Engineer, you need a solid understanding of distributed systems, data streaming, and real-time data pipelines, typically supported by a background in computer science or a related field. Hands-on experience with the Kafka ecosystem, including tools like Kafka Connect, Schema Registry, and monitoring platforms, as well as proficiency in languages such as Java or Python, is highly desirable. Strong problem-solving abilities, collaborative skills, and effective communication are important soft skills in this role. These capabilities are essential for designing reliable, scalable streaming solutions that support business-critical operations in dynamic technical environments.

What are the common challenges faced by someone working as an Apache Kafka Engineer?

As an Apache Kafka Engineer, you’ll frequently encounter challenges related to scaling data pipelines, ensuring system reliability, and managing data consistency across distributed environments. Troubleshooting issues in real-time streaming, optimizing performance under heavy loads, and orchestrating seamless integrations with other platforms are also regular aspects of the job. Collaboration with data engineers, DevOps teams, and software developers is integral to solving complex problems and delivering robust streaming solutions. Addressing these challenges requires both strong technical knowledge and the ability to communicate findings and solutions clearly to diverse teams.

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KAFKA Architect

Pull Skil

Smithfield, RI • On-site

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Company Description

Pull Skill Technologies Inc. has the experience and resources to provide your organization with the best personnel to supplement your information technology needs.Our highly experienced recruiters find qualified candidates quickly through state-of-the-art business practices. Networking and relationship building, proactive internet mining and constant refining of our database inventory give us the ability to respond to your needs rapidly and effectively. A team of Pull Skill Technologies Inc. consultants works in collaboration with or in parallel to project team at client location to complete a technology project. This model allows for the most efficient teamwork and communication of changing project requirements.

Job Description

Job Title : Sr. KAFKA Architect
Location: Smithfield, RI ( Must be onsite and no remote)
Duration: 6  months+

Description:
Experience:
Solid experience in setting up, designing and developing complex producer and consumer logic using ESB layer using Kafka.
Experience architecting and implementing the following: (4-6 years on the following)

         Kafka Streams for data processing.

         Designing and implementing KAFKA producer application to produce near real time data.

         Designing and implementing KAFKA consumer to read data from KAFKA Partitions

         Writing Kafka consumer framework with retry, replay, rollback scenarios

         KAFKA extended API for developer.

         Kafka Security (SSL SASL Kerberos ACL)

         Optimization of Kafka cluster and workloads

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