Senior Kafka Platform Engineer

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Senior Kafka Platform Engineer

Job no: 502558
Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: London - Hybrid
Categories: Data Architecture & Data Engineering

Join NewDay as a Senior Kafka Platform Engineer

Are you a Kafka expert looking to make an impact at a company shaping the future of consumer finance? At NewDay, we're looking for a Senior Kafka Platform Engineer to join our Data Platform Engineering team in London. This is your chance to lead the architecture and deployment of our Confluent Kafka platform across cloud environments (AWS & Azure), while ensuring it's scalable, secure, and performant.

You'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and fine-tuning a robust Kafka platform that powers our data streaming applications and event-driven architecture. From automating infrastructure to integrating Kafka connectors and optimizing data pipelines, you'll be at the heart of our tech transformation.

Why You Should Apply:

• Make an Impact: Own the Kafka platform and work with cutting-edge cloud tech (AWS, Azure) to build secure, high-performance systems.
• Innovative Environment: Collaborate with cross-functional teams - Data Engineers, Architects, and B2B customers - to deliver world-class data solutions.
• Career Growth: We're committed to your development with training, mentorship, and opportunities for career advancement.
• Great Perks: Competitive salary, flexible working, private healthcare, generous holiday allowance, free food & snacks, and more.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong experience with Confluent Kafka and cloud environments (AWS & Azure)
• Expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines
• A knack for automating, troubleshooting, and scaling complex systems
• Passion for building secure, high-performance, event-driven architectures
• Bonus if you have experience with Snowflake, Data Vault, or Confluent Kafka certifications

Why You Should Apply:

• Make an Impact: Lead the Kafka platform with cutting-edge cloud tech (AWS, Azure).
• Collaborative Environment: Work with cross-functional teams to deliver world-class data solutions.
• Career Growth: Access training, mentorship, and clear career progression.
• Great Compensation: Competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and remote options.
• Excellent Benefits: Private health insurance, pension, paid holidays (with buy/sell options), free food & snacks, well-being programs, and a learning & development budget.

Ready to take your career to the next level?
Apply now and become part of a company that's transforming finance through technology. If you're up for a challenge and want to help build the future, we'd love to hear from you!

Advertised: 06 Nov 2024 GMT Standard Time
Applications close: 27 Nov 2024 GMT Standard Time