Allps Gmbh

Senior Kafka Platform Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Kafka Platform Engineer to join our client team in Switzerland. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, implementing, and maintaining large-scale Kafka platforms on Microsoft Azure, utilizing GitLab CI/CD, Kubernetes, and Confluent. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud architecture, DevOps practices, and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performing a platform upgrade to version 8.0
• Migrating secret handling to an external secret operator
• Analyzing tiered storage solutions and implementing enhancements within the framework of Kafka 4.0
• Ensuring the operation and continuous development of the event streaming platform based on Confluent Kafka
• Close collaboration within the DevOps team to implement technical requirements in an Azure and Kubernetes environment
• Responsible for adapting and optimizing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab

Requirements

• Proficient use of Azure, Kubernetes, GitLab, and GitLab CI/CD Pipelines
• 5-8 years of experience as a Senior DevOps Engineer with a focus on Confluent for Kubernetes and Kafka
• Experience in performing platform upgrades (specifically to version 8.0)
• Highly skilled in migrating from secret handling to external secret operators
• Open personality with a quick grasp of new concepts
• Excellent German skills and good English skills

Nice-to-have qualifications

• Experience in analysing tiered storage
• Knowledge of KAFKA 4.0 upgrades

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic work environment. If you are a motivated and experienced Senior Kafka Platform Engineer looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.