Staff Apache Kafka Engineer - Remote Work

At BairesDev®, we've been leading the way in technology projects for over 15 years. We deliver cutting-edge solutions to giants like Google and the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley. Our diverse 4,000+ team, composed of the world's Top 1% of tech talent, works on roles that drive significant impact worldwide.When you apply for this position, you're taking the first step in a process that goes beyond the ordinary. We aim to align your passions and skills with our vacancies, setting you on a path to exceptional career development and success.Staff Apache Kafka Engineer at BairesDevWe are seeking a Staff Apache Kafka Engineer to work on distributed data processing systems and real-time analytics. You'll contribute to Apache Kafka and related ecosystem projects (Kafka, Hive, Iceberg), focusing on performance optimization and scalable architecture.What You'll Do:- Contribute actively to Apache Kafka and related open source projects as a core contributor.- Develop and optimize event streaming platforms for high-throughput message processing.- Build streaming analytics capabilities using Kafka Streams and integration with Apache Spark.- Enhance Kafka cluster performance, topic configurations, and producer/consumer optimization.- Collaborate with engineering teams on system integration and deployment.What we are looking for:- 10+ years of experience in software development.- Strong expertise in distributed systems and large-scale event streaming platforms.- Understanding of Apache Kafka architecture, including topics, partitions, and consumer groups.- Proficiency in Java and Scala- Experience in performance tuning of distributed systems at scale.- Core contributions to Apache open source projects (Kafka, Spark, Flink, or similar).- Advanced level of English.How we make your work (and your life) easier:- Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred.- Paid parental leave, vacation, & national holidays.- Innovative and multicultural work environment.- Collaborate and learn from the global Top 1% of talent in each area.- Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, skill development, and diverse growth opportunities.Join a global team where your unique talents can truly thrive and make a significant impact!Apply now!