Kafka Developer

Accenture is changing the world through advanced cloud-native solutions. They are seeking a talented and experienced Kafka developer to design, develop, and maintain real-time data streaming pipelines using Apache Kafka. Responsibilities Design and development: Create and maintain high-throughput, low-latency data streaming applications and pipelines using Kafka Cluster Management: Set up, configure, and manage Kafka clusters, topics, and brokers to ensure high availability and scalability Integration: Connect Kafka with other data sources, systems, and processing frameworks using tools like Kafka Connect Performance Optimization: Monitor, tune, and optimize cluster performance to meet business requirements Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues related to Kafka applications, performance, and reliability Security: Implement and maintain security best practices for data integrity and confidentiality within Kafka ecosystems Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams (e.g., software engineers, DevOps) to align on technical requirements and deliver solutions Skills Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years work experience). If Associate's Degree, must have equivalent minimum 6 years work experience A minimum of one year of experience in Core Kafka, deep knowledge of Kafka architecture, features, and components like Kafka Streams, ZooKeeper, and Schema Registry A minimum of one year of experience in programming, proficiency in languages like Java or Scala for developing Kafka-based applications and microservices Experience in databases and data warehousing with related technologies like PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, or Snowflake can be beneficial Experience in understanding of distributed computing principles and how to build fault-tolerant systems Experience in Kubernetes Experience in Cloud Platform and cloud services is a plus, especially for roles involving AWS or other cloud-native solutions Company Overview Accenture is a professional services company that provides solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. It was founded in 1989, and is headquartered in Dublin, Dublin, IRL, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is