Tata Consultancy Services
Role Overview:
The Kafka Architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, high-performance data streaming solutions using the Apache Kafka ecosystem, with a strong focus on Confluent Platform and Confluent Cloud. The role demands deep expertise in real-time data processing, event-driven architecture, and integration with modern cloud and data platforms.
Required Skills • 810+ years of experience in Kafka architecture and implementation. • Deep expertise in: Apache Kafka Confluent Platform / Confluent Cloud Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams, ksqlDB Zookeeper/KRaft • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and CI/CD pipelines. • Strong understanding of data integration tools (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Hadoop). • Familiarity with scripting (Shell, Python) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform). • Financial services or credit union domain experience is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities • Architect and implement enterprise-grade Kafka solutions using Confluent Platform/Cloud. • Design and manage Kafka clusters, brokers, topics, and partitions for optimal performance and reliability. • Lead migration efforts from legacy messaging systems (e.g., IBM MQ, TIBCO) to Kafka. • Develop and optimize Kafka Streams, ksqlDB, Kafka Connect, and Flink-based pipelines. • Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and security (RBAC, ACLs) of Kafka infrastructure. • Collaborate with data engineering, DevOps, and application teams to integrate Kafka into broader enterprise systems. • Monitor and troubleshoot Kafka environments using tools like Grafana, Prometheus, and Confluent Control Center.
Salary Range - $140,000-$150,000 a year
TCS Employee Benefits Summary:
Discretionary Annual Incentive. Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans. Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves. Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection. Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement. Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays. Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
The Kafka Architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, high-performance data streaming solutions using the Apache Kafka ecosystem, with a strong focus on Confluent Platform and Confluent Cloud. The role demands deep expertise in real-time data processing, event-driven architecture, and integration with modern cloud and data platforms.
Required Skills • 810+ years of experience in Kafka architecture and implementation. • Deep expertise in: Apache Kafka Confluent Platform / Confluent Cloud Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams, ksqlDB Zookeeper/KRaft • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and CI/CD pipelines. • Strong understanding of data integration tools (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Hadoop). • Familiarity with scripting (Shell, Python) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform). • Financial services or credit union domain experience is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities • Architect and implement enterprise-grade Kafka solutions using Confluent Platform/Cloud. • Design and manage Kafka clusters, brokers, topics, and partitions for optimal performance and reliability. • Lead migration efforts from legacy messaging systems (e.g., IBM MQ, TIBCO) to Kafka. • Develop and optimize Kafka Streams, ksqlDB, Kafka Connect, and Flink-based pipelines. • Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and security (RBAC, ACLs) of Kafka infrastructure. • Collaborate with data engineering, DevOps, and application teams to integrate Kafka into broader enterprise systems. • Monitor and troubleshoot Kafka environments using tools like Grafana, Prometheus, and Confluent Control Center.
Salary Range - $140,000-$150,000 a year
TCS Employee Benefits Summary:
Discretionary Annual Incentive. Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans. Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves. Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection. Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement. Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays. Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.