IT - Senior Technology Architect | Microservices | Microservices API Management

POC: Bharath Subramanya******ATTENTION ALL SUPPLIERS******READ BEFORE SUBMITTING: UPDATED CONTACT NUMBER and EMAIL ID is a MANDATORY REQUEST from our client for all the submissions Limited to 2 submission per supplier. Please submit your best. We prioritize endorsing those with complete and accurate information Avoid submitting duplicate profiles. We will Reject/Disqualify immediately. Make sure that candidate's interview schedules are updated. Please inform the candidate to keep their lines open.MANDATORY: Please include in the resume the candidate s complete & updated contact information (Phone number, Email address and Skype ID) as well as a set of 5 interview timeslots over a 72-hour period after submitting the profile when the hiring managers could potentially reach to them. PROFILES WITHOUT THE REQUIRED DETAILS and TIME SLOTS will be REJECTED.Job title: Confluent Solution Architect (2 Open positions)Work Location: Richardson, TX, USAVendor Rate: $125Minimum years of experience: 10+ years of relevant experienceWould you require the candidates to meet you for in person interview? NoIs Skype/WebEx interview,OK? YesIs this onsite/remote position: HybridIf onsite, will you be considering relocation candidates: No (Client requirement)Does this position require Visa independent candidates only? YesJob Description:Confluent Solution Architect, you will lead the design and architecture of enterprise-grade streaming solutions using Apache Kafka and the Confluent Platform. You will work closely with clients to understand business requirements, define integration strategies, and guide implementation teams in building scalable, secure, and resilient data streaming ecosystems.ocess automationProvide expert-level user training and ongoing support for maintenance planners, technicians, and management users Strongly Preferred:8+ years of experience in designing and architecting solutions using Apache Kafka, with hands-on experience in Confluent KafkaAbility to lead client engagements, translate business requirements into technical solutions, and guide implementation teamsDeep understanding of Kafka internals, KRaft architecture, and Confluent componentsExperience with Confluent Cloud, Stream Governance, Data Lineage, and RBACExpertise in stream processing (Apache Flink, Kafka Streams, ksqlDB) and event-driven architectureStrong proficiency in Java, Python, or ScalaProven ability to integrate Kafka with enterprise systems (databases, APIs, microservices)Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and KubernetesFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation (Ansible, CFK)Acceptable Alternatives:Experience with other Kafka platforms such as Open-source Kafka, Cloudera Kafka, AWS MSK, etc.Solid understanding of Kafka architecture and operational management in enterprise environments.Experience in professional services or implementation consulting for SaaS products, especially involving data integration, streaming, or enterprise architectureMinimum years of experience needed in the required skills- Total Yrs. of Experience- 10+ Years and Relevant Yrs. of experience* -5+ yearsAny certification required Confluent Kafka

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