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System One

Lead Kafka Developer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$57.25 - $75/hr

Manage Kafka cluster setup, configuration, tuning, monitoring, and upgrades. * Define standards for topic design, schema management, security, and reliability. * Collaborate with platform ...

System One

Lead Kafka Developer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Manage Kafka cluster setup, configuration, tuning, monitoring, and upgrades. * Define standards for topic design, schema management, security, and reliability. * Collaborate with platform ...

Neshent Technologies

$122K - $156K/yr

Job Summary We are seeking a Senior Kafka DevOps Administrator to manage, optimize, and modernize enterprise-scale Confluent Platform and Apache Kafka environments. This role will focus on operating ...

Benton Partners

Snr Kafka Platform Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$150 - $190/hr

You'llrun Kafka on Kubernetes and/or cloud-managed offerings, ensure reliability and performance, and partner with application teams on best practices. Whatyou'lldo * Architect, deploy ...

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What is the difference between Manager Kafka vs Kafka Developer?

AspectManager KafkaKafka Developer
Required CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field; often prefers certifications like Confluent Certified Developer or Kafka certificationsRequires similar degrees and certifications, focusing on Kafka and streaming technologies
Work EnvironmentLeads teams, manages projects, oversees Kafka infrastructure, and coordinates with stakeholdersDevelops, tests, and implements Kafka-based solutions, often working closely with developers and engineers
Industry UsageUsed across industries for managing Kafka infrastructure and team leadershipUsed in software development, data engineering, and real-time data processing projects

While both roles require knowledge of Kafka and related certifications, the Manager Kafka focuses on team leadership, project management, and strategic oversight, whereas the Kafka Developer concentrates on building and maintaining Kafka applications and pipelines.

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Lead Kafka Developer

System One

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

$57.25 - $75/hr

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Job description

Job Title: Lead Kafka Developer – Software Engineer Lead Location: Pittsburgh, PA Type: Contract Compensation: Contractor Work Model: Onsite – onsite Hours: 40.0 Security Clearance:

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop Kafka-based streaming architectures and data pipelines.
  • Manage Kafka cluster setup, configuration, tuning, monitoring, and upgrades.
  • Define standards for topic design, schema management, security, and reliability.
  • Collaborate with platform, application, and data engineering teams.
  • Troubleshoot complex production issues and perform root-cause analysis.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and code reviews for developers.
  • Support enterprise event-driven solutions and scalable messaging systems.
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
  • Strong enterprise Kafka engineering experience
  • Experience operating Kafka in production environments
  • Deep expertise in distributed systems, event-driven architecture, Kafka operations, and high-throughput data streaming solutions
  • Proficiency with Apache Kafka (Producers, Consumers, Streams, Connectors)
  • Kafka Production Support & Administration
  • Java and/or Scala (Python is a plus)
  • Distributed Systems & Messaging Architectures
  • Event-Driven Architecture
  • Kafka Monitoring & Performance Optimization
  • Schema Registry Experience
  • Soft Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, strong leadership and collaboration abilities, problem-solving and troubleshooting expertise, ability to mentor and guide engineering teams

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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System One helps employers get work done more efficiently and economically without compromising quality. Over our 35+ year history, we've helped connect thousands of talented people with innovative companies. The excitement of a perfect fit motivates us every single day.

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Business consulting services and recruiting and staffing services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Pittsburgh, PA, US

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