Kafka Engineer

Miejsce pracy: Wrocław

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.

Kafka Engineer

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