Senior Kafka Engineer (90%)

Senior Kafka Engineer (90%)

2 positions avaiable

Zurich, 3 days onsite / 2 days remote

Contract Period

01/08/2026 – 30/06/2027

Job Description / Responsibilities:

Data Architecture

• Analyze and map existing data structures to the target enterprise data models.

Kafka Data Product Design

• Define event models, data contracts, topic structures, and best practices for Kafka-based data products.

Implementation & Integration

• Develop, implement, and integrate data products on Kafka.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Kafka, Kubernetes, and Elasticsearch.

• Expert-level experience with Kafka Streams, ksqlDB, or Apache Flink.

• Proficiency in automated data operations lifecycle management, including: Development / Deployment

• Validation

• Monitoring/Observability

• Deep expertise in search technologies, particularly Elasticsearch.

Education & Experience:

• University degree or equivalent qualification.

• The primary focus is on proven practical experience and expertise rather than formal education credentials.

If interested please apply with your most up to date CV.