Job Description Confluent Kafka Presales Engineer - £900/day via Umbrella - 4 Month Contract - London (hybrid) - SCC Flex Contract We are seeking an experienced Confluent Kafka Presales Engineer to support enterprise data and cloud transformation opportunities. The suitable Confluent Kafka Presales Engineer will combine deep technical expertise with customer-facing consulting and solution design responsibilities. Responsibilities Conduct customer discovery sessions and technical workshops. Design and present Confluent and Kafka-based solutions aligned to business requirements. Lead technical demonstrations, proof-of-concept engagements and architecture discussions. Produce solution designs, proposals, ROM estimates and supporting bid documentation. Act as the SME for Confluent Cloud, Confluent Platform and Apache Kafka technologies. Advise customers on event-driven architectures, Real Time data streaming, cloud migration and modern data platforms. Collaborate with sales, cloud, data and AI specialists throughout the sales cycle. Requirements Strong hands-on experience with Apache Kafka and event-streaming technologies. Expertise with Confluent Cloud and/or Confluent Platform. Previous experience as a Presales Consultant, Solutions Architect, Technical Consultant or Solutions Engineer. Experience designing enterprise-scale cloud and data solutions. Strong knowledge of Event-Driven Architecture (EDA), microservices, data integration and distributed systems. Excellent stakeholder management, presentation and workshop facilitation skills. The ability to translate business requirements into practical technical solutions. Confluent, AWS, Azure or GCP certifications. Knowledge of Databricks, Snowflake, Kubernetes, MongoDB or OpenShift. Experience supporting Data
Confluent Kafka Presales Engineer employer: The Scc
SCC is an excellent employer that values its employees by fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture. With opportunities for professional growth and development, particularly in the rapidly evolving field of Identity and Access Management, employees can thrive in a supportive environment. The onsite locations in Manchester and Inverness offer a vibrant atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
