Senior Kafka Platform Engineer at Allps

Senior Kafka Platform Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Kafka Platform Engineer to join our client team in Switzerland. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, implementing, and maintaining large-scale Kafka platforms on Microsoft Azure, utilizing Git Lab CI/CD, Kubernetes, and Confluent. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud architecture, Dev Ops practices, and excellent communication skills.

• Performing a platform upgrade to version 8.0
• Migrating secret handling to an external secret operator
• Analyzing tiered storage solutions and implementing enhancements within the framework of Kafka 4.0
• Ensuring the operation and continuous development of the event streaming platform based on Confluent Kafka
• Close collaboration within the Dev Ops team to implement technical requirements in an Azure and Kubernetes environment
• Responsible for adapting and optimizing CI/CD pipelines using Git Lab

• Proficient use of Azure, Kubernetes, Git Lab, and Git Lab CI/CD Pipelines
• 5-8 years of experience as a Senior Dev Ops Engineer with a focus on Confluent for Kubernetes and Kafka
• Experience in performing platform upgrades (specifically to version 8.0)
• Highly skilled in migrating from secret handling to external secret operators
• Open personality with a quick grasp of new concepts
• Excellent German skills and good English skills

• Experience in analysing tiered storage
• Knowledge of KAFKA 4.0 upgrades

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic work environment. If you are a motivated and experienced Senior Kafka Platform Engineer looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.