Kafka Qlik Developer

Role description

Kafka Qlik Developer

Lead I - Data Engineering

Who We Are:

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You Are:

UST is searching for an experienced Kafka Qlik Developer with strong expertise in real-time data streaming, data integration, and analytics. The candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing end-to-end data pipelines using Apache Kafka and Qlik (Qlik Sense / Qlik Replicate) to support real-time business reporting and analytics.

The opportunity:

• Design and develop real-time data pipelines using Apache Kafka and Qlik Data Integration.

• Implement Change Data Capture (CDC) pipelines using Qlik Replicate.

• Integrate multiple data sources (DB, APIs, cloud systems) into Kafka topics.

• Develop and maintain Kafka producers, consumers, and streaming applications.

• Build and optimize Qlik dashboards and data models for business reporting.

• Manage Kafka topics, partitions, and data flow optimization.

• Ensure data consistency, reliability, and performance in streaming pipelines.

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What you need:

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Experience:

8+ Years

• Strong experience in Apache Kafka (Core, Streams, Connect)

• Hands-on experience with Qlik Sense / Qlik View / Qlik Replicate

• Experience in Real-time data streaming and event-driven architecture

• Good understanding of Change Data Capture (CDC)

• Strong knowledge of SQL and data modeling

• Experience with REST APIs / Data Integration tools

• Programming knowledge in Java / Python / Node.js (any one preferred)

• Secondary / Good to Have Skills

• Experience with Mongo

DB / No

SQL databases

• Exposure to Cloud platforms (Azure / AWS)

• Knowledge in Microservices architecture

• Experience in ETL / ELT pipelines

• Familiarity with Kafka monitoring tools (Confluent, etc.)

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role

Location:

Hybrid-Georgia

Compensation Range: $70,000-$105,000

Benefits

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits.

Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.

Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.

Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to…