Sr. Backend Kafka Engineer

Senior Backend Engineer (Kafka)

As a Senior Software Engineer, the individual will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing robust solutions utilizing Kafka, Cosmos DB, and modern JavaScript frameworks. The ideal candidate should be a hands-on technologist with deep expertise in data streaming, NoSQL databases, and creating scalable back-end services. The candidate shall have the experience in Kafka Connectors (Sink Connector & Source Connectors along with backend integration experience using Cosmos DB NoSQL and Mongo on Cosmos DB.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Integration & Messaging :

o Design and implement data pipelines using Kafka and Kafka Connect.

o Manage and optimize Kafka topics, partitions, and Schema Registry to ensure efficient data streaming and messaging.

Database Management :

o Develop applications using Cosmos DB (NoSQL and MongoDB APIs).

o Optimize database operations for performance and scalability.

Application Development :

o Build back-end services and APIs using Node.js, NestJS, and Nx Framework.

System Design & Architecture :

o Design scalable, resilient, and high-performance software systems.

o Ensure system reliability and availability through monitoring, logging, and alerting mechanisms using newrelic.

Collaboration & Mentorship :

o Work with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.

o Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement in coding standards and processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications: