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Apache Kafka Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: Hourly
Reviewed: Fri, Aug 07, 2026
This job expires in: 23 days

Job Summary

To support a client's data integration needs, the contract Apache Kafka Engineer will work remotely for 10 months, focusing on implementing Change Data Capture solutions and managing Kafka ecosystem components.

Key responsibilities
  • Implement and manage Change Data Capture solutions using Apache Kafka and Confluent Platform components
  • Integrate Kafka pipelines with various databases and cloud services, including Amazon Redshift and AWS S3
  • Deploy and troubleshoot Kafka applications in OpenShift and Kubernetes environments
Required qualifications
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with Apache Kafka and Change Data Capture technologies
  • Strong expertise in Confluent Platform and Kafka architecture, including Source and Sink Connectors
  • Experience with JDBC Source and Sink Connectors and integrating databases such as Oracle and PostgreSQL
  • Familiarity with Apache Iceberg and Kafka Iceberg Sink Connectors
  • Proficient in Linux/Unix systems and shell scripting

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