Confluent Kafka Solution Architect @ Calgary, Canada Hybrid
About the role
Position: Confluent Kafka Solution Architect Location: Calgary, Canada Hybrid Duration: Long Term Contract
Mandatory skills 5+ years of hands-on experience with Apache Kafka (any distribution: open-source, Confluent, Cloudera, AWS MSK, etc.) Strong proficiency in Java, Python, or Scala Solid understanding of event-driven architecture and data streaming patterns Experience deploying Kafka on cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities Detailed JD (Roles and Responsibilities) As a Confluent Solution Architect, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable real-time data pipelines and integrations using Kafka and Confluent components. You will collaborate with data engineers, architects, and DevOps teams to deliver robust streaming solutions. Desired skills Candidates with experience in Confluent Kafka and its ecosystem will be given preference: Experience with Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams, KSQL, Schema Registry, REST Proxy, Confluent Control Center Hands-on with Confluent Cloud services, including ksqlDB Cloud and Apache Flink Familiarity with Stream Governance, Data Lineage, Stream Catalog, Audit Logs, RBAC Confluent certifications (Developer, Administrator, or Flink Developer) Experience with Confluent Platform, Confluent Cloud managed services, multi-cloud deployments, and Confluent for Kubernetes Knowledge of data mesh architectures, KRaft migration, and modern event streaming patterns Exposure to monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk) Experience with data lakes, data warehouses, or big data ecosystems Personal: High analytical skills A high degree of initiative and flexibility High customer orientation High quality awareness Excellent verbal and written communication skills
About BURGEON IT SERVICES
Burgeon is a provider of technical and IT staff augmentation solutions. We are in business to help you maintain your competitive advantage by cost-effectively delivering highly skilled consultants when and how you need them most.
Burgeon is located in USA, AUSTRALIA & INDIA.
Burgeon offers Contract, Contract-to-Hire, Direct Hire and Payroll Services to companies of all sizes.
Burgeon understands the reaction time required to consistently provide companies with the technical resources necessary for growth. Burgeon places heavy emphasis on internal hiring, database technology integration, ongoing internal training and customer service. Our goal is to build a working relationship with you that is mutually beneficial. As a result, we are highly motivated to consistently deliver the best consultants and the best customer service available.
Burgeon has earned a reputation amongst companies and consultants as being fair dealing and highly customer service oriented. We invite you to experience the difference working with Burgeon can make.
Our Culture
Burgeon has a unique culture and a very distinct, progressive, and professional attitude. We are results driven and passionate about matching the right people with the right companies. We take pride in providing quality consultants to reputable clients in order to ensure a mutually beneficial relationship. We fully understand the competitiveness of our business and rely on each other to maintain an adaptable, professional atmosphere. Our employees work in a fast-paced environment focused on goal setting and accomplishing those goals.
Vision
To provide the highest quality IT resources for small, medium, and Fortune 500 companies.
Mission
At Burgeon we are passionate about matching great people with great companies.
Values
Achieving our mission requires intelligent, energetic and committed people who possess:
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Confluent Kafka Solution Architect @ Calgary, Canada Hybrid
About the role
Position: Confluent Kafka Solution Architect Location: Calgary, Canada Hybrid Duration: Long Term Contract
Mandatory skills 5+ years of hands-on experience with Apache Kafka (any distribution: open-source, Confluent, Cloudera, AWS MSK, etc.) Strong proficiency in Java, Python, or Scala Solid understanding of event-driven architecture and data streaming patterns Experience deploying Kafka on cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities Detailed JD (Roles and Responsibilities) As a Confluent Solution Architect, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable real-time data pipelines and integrations using Kafka and Confluent components. You will collaborate with data engineers, architects, and DevOps teams to deliver robust streaming solutions. Desired skills Candidates with experience in Confluent Kafka and its ecosystem will be given preference: Experience with Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams, KSQL, Schema Registry, REST Proxy, Confluent Control Center Hands-on with Confluent Cloud services, including ksqlDB Cloud and Apache Flink Familiarity with Stream Governance, Data Lineage, Stream Catalog, Audit Logs, RBAC Confluent certifications (Developer, Administrator, or Flink Developer) Experience with Confluent Platform, Confluent Cloud managed services, multi-cloud deployments, and Confluent for Kubernetes Knowledge of data mesh architectures, KRaft migration, and modern event streaming patterns Exposure to monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk) Experience with data lakes, data warehouses, or big data ecosystems Personal: High analytical skills A high degree of initiative and flexibility High customer orientation High quality awareness Excellent verbal and written communication skills
About BURGEON IT SERVICES
Burgeon is a provider of technical and IT staff augmentation solutions. We are in business to help you maintain your competitive advantage by cost-effectively delivering highly skilled consultants when and how you need them most.
Burgeon is located in USA, AUSTRALIA & INDIA.
Burgeon offers Contract, Contract-to-Hire, Direct Hire and Payroll Services to companies of all sizes.
Burgeon understands the reaction time required to consistently provide companies with the technical resources necessary for growth. Burgeon places heavy emphasis on internal hiring, database technology integration, ongoing internal training and customer service. Our goal is to build a working relationship with you that is mutually beneficial. As a result, we are highly motivated to consistently deliver the best consultants and the best customer service available.
Burgeon has earned a reputation amongst companies and consultants as being fair dealing and highly customer service oriented. We invite you to experience the difference working with Burgeon can make.
Our Culture
Burgeon has a unique culture and a very distinct, progressive, and professional attitude. We are results driven and passionate about matching the right people with the right companies. We take pride in providing quality consultants to reputable clients in order to ensure a mutually beneficial relationship. We fully understand the competitiveness of our business and rely on each other to maintain an adaptable, professional atmosphere. Our employees work in a fast-paced environment focused on goal setting and accomplishing those goals.
Vision
To provide the highest quality IT resources for small, medium, and Fortune 500 companies.
Mission
At Burgeon we are passionate about matching great people with great companies.
Values
Achieving our mission requires intelligent, energetic and committed people who possess: