We have an excellent freelance opportunity for a leading client, seeking a Dutch speaking, experienced Kafka Expert to join the team, focusing on data infrastructure and application development with expertise in Apache Kafka and AWS technologies (MSK).

Expected responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines using Apache Kafka and AWS services
• Implement and manage Kafka Connect connectors for data integration
• Configure and maintain Kafka Schema Registry for data governance
• Monitoring and optimize performance of Kafka clusters on MSK
• Develop or assist with developing Java applications that interact with Kafka ecosystem
• Write Infrastructure as Code using Terraform for AWS resources (optional, but nice to have)
• Collaborate with team members on data architecture decisions
• Implement data security and compliance measures
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues

Required Technical Skills:

Strong experience with Apache Kafka ecosystem:

• Kafka message brokers and topics
• Kafka Connect framework
• Schema Registry and Avro serialization
• Proficient in Java development or able to translate Kafka topics towards Java implementation

Experience with AWS services:

• Amazon MSK (Managed Streaming for Kafka)
• S3, RDS, and DynamoDB
• Lambda, SNS, and SQS
• IAM and security best practices
• Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
• Version control with Git

Optional Additional Skills

Experience with:

• AWS Glue for ETL processes
• Databricks platform
• Snowflake data warehouse
• AWS Kinesis Firehose
• Knowledge of data modelling and design patterns
• Understanding of event-driven architectures
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player with collaborative mindset
• Self-motivated and proactive approach
• Ability to work in an agile environment

Experience Level:

Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in software development with specific focus on data infrastructure and Kafka ecosystem.

Please get in touch for further details.