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Kafka Platform Lead

SMART TECH SKILLS LLC
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2026
Requirements:7 or more years of experience in data streaming architecture and implementation.Proficiency in Confluent Kafka Platform, including a ground-up build experience.Experience with designing and developing real-time stream processing using Kafka Streams/kSQL.Experience in designing Kafka event clients, brokers, topics, producers, and consumers.Experience with using Kafka Connect for data movement between systems.Experience with NoSQL databases and SQL Server Data Warehouse integration.Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Responsibilities:Lead the solution design and implementation of robust data-led integration architectures.Architect and design a new enterprise Confluent Kafka platform build.Design and implement end-to-end streaming data pipelines, ensuring low latency.Implement security best practices for Kafka, including authentication and encryption.Diagnose and resolve complex issues related to Kafka implementations.Ensure data quality and consistency across all streaming data pipelines.Lead and mentor onshore and offshore team members.Company DescriptionEstablished in 2004, Smart Tech Skills is a leading technology and professional services organization focusing on cutting-edge technologies. The company, headquartered in Marlborough, MA, effectively meets clients’ technology needs nationwide, simplifying the management of advanced technology.

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