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KAFKA DATA ENGINEER

VeriiPro
Pennington, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 9/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/17/2026
We are seeking an experienced Kafka/Spark Data Engineer with strong expertise in real-time data processing, streaming technologies, and distributed systems. The role will focus on Kafka, Spark, Redis, Python, and cloud-based Big Data solutions.

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and support real-time data streaming and Big Data solutions.
  • Develop streaming applications using Apache Kafka, KStreams, and KTables.
  • Work with Apache Spark for large-scale data processing.
  • Develop applications using Python, Scala, Java, and Bash/Shell scripting.
  • Work with NoSQL databases such as Redis, MongoDB, and HBase.
  • Design scalable, distributed, and fault-tolerant data architectures.
  • Implement data integration, security, and authentication solutions, including Kerberos.
  • Work with streaming technologies such as Flink or Storm.
  • Support cloud-based data solutions across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Apply data analysis, statistical methods, and machine learning techniques where required.
  • Create and support data visualizations using Tableau.
  • Troubleshoot business-critical applications and provide effective technical solutions.

Required Qualifications

  • 9 years of overall IT/industry experience, with strong Big Data and real-time processing experience.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Science, or related field.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Kafka and real-time streaming.
  • Experience with Spark, Redis, and Python.
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems, data partitioning, and fault-tolerant architectures.
  • Experience with NoSQL databases and cloud platforms.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Flink, Storm, Scala, or Java.
  • Knowledge of machine learning and predictive analytics.
  • Experience with Tableau and real-time data visualization.

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