Kafka Engineer

About Us

At Dabster, we specialize in connecting top talent with leading global companies. We are currently seeking experienced Kafka Engineers to join our client\’s team in the banking sector in the UK. Our mission is to be the foremost recruitment specialist in securing exceptional talent for a diverse range of global clients.

Who Will You Work With

Our client is a key player in the banking sector, managing critical infrastructure to ensure high availability and seamless data streaming. You will be part of a dynamic team working on a critical project, contributing to Kafka infrastructure management, provisioning, and optimization across on-premises and AWS environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Kafka infrastructure, including provisioning, patching, upgrades, and incident management.
• Work with Confluent Platform v7 (Kafka 3.7 equivalent) to support streaming applications.
• Administer and optimize Kafka clusters on both on-premises and AWS environments.
• Collaborate with DevOps and platform teams to implement Kubernetes-based deployments.
• Utilize Puppet for configuration management and automation.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of the Kafka ecosystem.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in Kafka infrastructure management (provisioning, patching, upgrades, monitoring).
• Hands-on expertise with Confluent Platform v7 (Kafka 3.7 equivalent).
• Proficiency in AWS, Kubernetes, and Puppet.
• Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments, preferably in the banking sector.

What We Offer:

• Exciting Project – Work on mission-critical Kafka infrastructure in a leading banking institution.
• Remote Work – Fully remote role within the UK.
• Contract Type – 6-month B2B contract with the potential for extension.

Interview Process:

Candidates can expect:

• One or two technical interview rounds.
• A final business discussion with stakeholders.

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced Kafka Engineer with the skills listed above, we would love to hear from you!

📩 Submit your resume via LinkedIn or send it to chetan.as@dabster.net