Kafka Architect

Architects (Information & Communication Technology)Sestra PeopleSestra People is a female-owned and operated recruitment agency based in Sydney, NSW. We specialise in connecting top talent with opportunities in Technology, Sales, Procurement, HR and Executive Search across Permanent and Contract based markets. Our mission is to rewrite the narrative around recruitment, championing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Mental Health Advocacy through our strategic partnership with Hapstar.Kafka Architect - NV1 or NV2 Security Clearance RequiredSestra People have partnered with a growing Data & AI Consultancy with a focus on intelligence transformation & integration. This role is a secondment into a top secret end-client within the federal government landscape and is for a seasoned Architect who is happy to sit as an individual contributor, influencing the roadmap and strategic design of the client's streaming capabilities and Data architecture.This is a full time, permanent role based in Canberra with a hybrid 3 days a week in the office. Demonstrated commercial experience in Data & Software Architecture is a must, and ideally you will come from a hands-on background with Kafka and Confluent.What You'll Be DoingDesign and implement scalable, fault-tolerant Kafka architectures to support the organisation's data processing and streaming requirementsOversee the deployment, configuration and maintenance of Kafka clustersDevelop and optimise Kafka producers, consumers and connectors to integrate with various data sources and downstream systemsMonitor Kafka performance, identify and resolve issues to ensure high availability and reliabilityCollaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into Kafka-based solutionsStay up-to-date with the latest Kafka developments and best practices, and introduce innovative solutions to improve the platformWhat You'll Need:Significant experience (5+ years) as a Kafka Architect or Senior Kafka DeveloperProven expertise in designing, implementing and managing Kafka-based architectures at scale in Confluent CloudStrong programming skills in Java, Scala or Python, with a deep understanding of distributed systems and event-driven architecturesProficient in Kafka administration, configuration and troubleshootingFamiliarity with Kafka ecosystem tools and related technologies (e.g. Zookeeper, Confluent Platform, Kafka Streams, Kafka Connect)Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and creativelyEffective communication and collaboration skills to work seamlessly with cross-functional teamsNext Steps:This particular role is for Canberra based candidates with an active security clearance. If you are not an Australian citizen with active security clearance, unfortunately you will not be shortlisted for this position. If this role is of interest, please reach out directly to Siena at ****** with an updated CV or apply today
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