Kafka Engineer

Technologies we use

Expected

• Apache Kafka
• Terraform
• Ansible
• GitHub Actions
• GitLab CI
• Jenkins
• Python
• Bash
• Prometheus
• Grafana
• Confluent Control Center
• OpenTelemetry
• ELK
• Jira
• Confluence

Optional

• Apache Flink

Operating system

• Windows

About the project

We are looking for an experienced Kafka Engineer with in-depth knowledge of Confluent Platform and Confluent Cloud to play a key role in building a hybrid Kafka environment connecting on-prem clusters with AWS cloud.

Sounds like your kind of challenge?

Your responsibilities

• Design hybrid Kafka topologies (on-prem ↔ AWS)
• Select and configure Confluent Platform components (Schema Registry, Flink, Control Center, Tableflow)
• Deploy and configure Kafka clusters in AWS MSK and Confluent Cloud
• Implement observability solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, Control Center)
• Configure MirrorMaker 2, Cluster Linking, and Confluent Replicator
• Ensure low-latency, high-consistency data transfers across environments
• Define pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins) for Kafka workloads, schema deployments, and consumer apps
• Implement IaC with Terraform, including module development, testing (terratest, tfsec), and automated apply
• Automate integration tests for Kafka-based solutions
• Develop runbooks, alerts, SLAs/SLOs for hybrid Kafka estate
• Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks and optimize configurations
• Work with cross-functional Data Platform Teams (Data Engineering, DevOps, Security)
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct technical knowledge-sharing sessions
• Note: Detailed project information will be shared during the recruitment process.

Our requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience with Apache Kafka
• Proven expertise with Confluent Platform (Enterprise) and Confluent Cloud
• Hands-on experience in cluster migration and replication (MirrorMaker 2, Cluster Linking, Replicator)
• Strong AWS knowledge: VPC, IAM, EC2, EKS, MSK, S3, KMS, Secrets Manager
• Proficiency in Terraform (modules, linting, testing) and Ansible
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins)
• Strong programming/scripting skills: Python, Ansible, Bash
• Monitoring with Prometheus/Grafana, Confluent Control Center, OpenTelemetry, ELK stack
• Security expertise: TLS, SASL, ACL, RBAC, encryption in transit & at rest
• Agile delivery experience (Scrum/Kanban), familiarity with Jira/Confluence

Optional

• AWS, Confluent, or Terraform certifications
• Experience automating integration and performance tests for Kafka
• Exposure to streaming ecosystem tools (Apache Flink, Kafka Connect at scale)

What we offer

• Flexible cooperation model
• Hybrid work setup – remote days available depending on the client’s arrangements - 1 day a month from the office in Wrocław
• Collaborative team culture – work alongside experienced professionals eager to share knowledge
• Continuous development – access to training platforms and growth opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits – including Interpolska Health Care, Multisport card, Warta Insurance, and more
• High quality equipment – laptop and essential software provided

This is how we work on a project

• Continuous Deployment
• Continuous Integration
• documentation
• issue tracking tools
• testing environments

Benefits

• sharing the costs of sports activities
• private medical care
• sharing the costs of professional training & courses
• life insurance

Joining this project you’ll become part of Mindbox – a tech-driven company where consulting, engineering, and talent meet to build meaningful digital solutions. We’ll back you up every step of the way, accelerate your development, and ensure your skills make a difference.

Mindbox Sp. z o.o.

At Mindbox, we connect top IT talents with technology projects for leading enterprises across Europe.

Our focus is on matching your skills with work that matters – projects that use modern tech stacks, solve real business challenges, and give you space to grow. By joining us, you’ll deliver technology solutions for well-known brands, supported by the Mindbox team that values knowledge-sharing and continuous development. We make sure you have the tools, flexibility, and guidance to do your best work – and to keep moving forward in your career.