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Kafka Architect

IBU, Mc Lean, Virginia, us, 22107

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Overview

Job Title:

Kafka Architect Location:

McLean, VA (Onsite) Salary Range:

$150K – $180K Job Description We are seeking an experienced

Kafka Architect

to design and implement enterprise-level

event streaming solutions . The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on expertise in the

Apache Kafka ecosystem

and proven experience in architecting scalable, high-performance messaging platforms. Key Responsibilities

Architect and design event-driven systems using Apache Kafka. Manage and optimize Kafka Brokers, Zookeeper/KRaft, Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams, and ksqlDB. Ensure system scalability, security, and high availability in distributed environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver real-time data streaming solutions. Provide thought leadership on Kafka best practices and emerging technologies. Required Skills

Strong expertise in

Apache Kafka (brokers, Zookeeper/KRaft, Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams, ksqlDB) . 8+ years of experience in distributed systems, messaging platforms, or event-driven architecture. Experience with

Confluent Kafka

is a plus. Strong problem-solving and performance optimization skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Information Technology Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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