Senior Kafka Platform Engineer - Data Platforms

at  Newday

WE NEED KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE + EXPERTISE IN:

Skilled in building Kafka producer and consumer applications, and managing Confluent Kafka in AWS and Azure.
Proficient in integrating Kafka connectors with various data sources and working with distributed data systems.
Experienced Terraform developer with a strong understanding of Infrastructure-as-Code and cloud computing.
Deep knowledge of computer networks, including cloud networks, VPCs, firewalls, proxies, and security configurations (AWS, IAM, AD integration).
Expertise in virtualisation/containerisation, Continuous Integration/Deployment (CI/CD) methodologies, and Kubernetes (EKS).
Familiar with ELK stack (Elastic, Fluentd, Kibana) and Python functional development, as well as Linux scripting.
Proficient in both SQL and NoSQL technologies, and experienced working in Agile environments.
Strong commitment to problem-solving, delivering high-quality results, and ensuring timely customer support.

AND WOULD LOVE YOU TO KNOW OR LEARN:

Takes pride in ownership of work, e.g. effective automation pipelines
Ability to debug, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues
Self-driven and motivated, with a strong work ethic and a passion for problem-solving
Cares about improving the efficiency of the other team members
Loves to work iteratively, start simple and add-in complexity
Persistence and dedication to finish things out
Strong interpersonal, planning and time leadership skills
Ability to build strong and effective working relationships on an ongoing basis

YOUR NEW ROLE AT NEWDAY

We are seeking a skilled Senior Kafka Engineer to join our Data Platform Engineering team in London.
As the Senior Kafka Engineer, you will lead the architecture, design, and implementation of Kafka in a multi-tenant environment. You will ensure that the platform meets the needs of multiple teams while maintaining high levels of performance, reliability, and security. The role holder will work with Platform Engineers, Technical Architects, Data Engineers, and Analysts at NewDay and with B2B customers of the Data Platform.