ITTConnect

Confluent Kafka + Python Developer

ITTConnect  •  Columbus, OH (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description


ITTConnect is seeking a senior
Confluent Kafka/Python Engineer
to
work on site for a client in the Columbus, OH area. This is a contract position with a client that is a global leader in consulting,
digital transformation, technology and engineering services with over 300,000
team members in nearly 50 countries. The end client is in the Utilities sector.


Job location
: Columbus, OH or Nashville, TN (both locations would be for on site work)


We are
seeking a
Senior Kafka / Python Developer
to support real-time data
streaming initiatives. This role requires deep hands-on experience with
the
Confluent Kafka platform
along with strong
Python
development skills
to build microservices, connectors, and streaming
workflows.
The
ideal candidate is not just familiar with Kafka but has
actively built
and operated event-driven systems at scale
.
Key
Responsibilities
:
​

  • Design
    and implement
    real-time data streaming solutions
    using
    Confluent
    Kafka

  • Develop
    Kafka producers/consumers, connectors, and streaming pipelines

  • Build
    Python-based
    microservices
    supporting event-driven workflows

  • Work
    with
    Kafka Streams / ksqlDB / Confluent components
    as needed

  • Design
    and implement
    event-driven architectures
    across distributed systems

  • Ensure
    reliability, scalability, and performance of streaming pipelines

  • Troubleshoot
    data flow, lag, and message processing issues

  • Collaborate
    with cross-functional teams integrating Kafka into enterprise systems


Requirements


  • Strong
    hands-on experience with
    Confluent Kafka (not just open-source Kafka
    exposure)

  • Experience
    building
    producers, consumers, and streaming pipelines

  • Strong
    Python development
    experience (microservices, data processing)

  • Solid
    understanding of
    event-driven architecture

  • Experience
    working with
    real-time or near real-time data systems

  • Ability
    to debug and optimize Kafka performance (lag, throughput, partitions)

Preferred
Qualifications (Nice-to-Have):

  • Experience
    with
    Kafka Streams, ksqlDB, or Schema Registry

  • Experience
    building or managing
    Kafka connectors (source/sink)

  • Exposure
    to
    cloud environments (Azure/AWS)

  • Experience
    integrating Kafka with APIs, data platforms, or microservices ecosystems

  • Familiarity
    with
    CI/CD and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)

  • Familiar
    with Utilities companies.
ITTConnect

About ITTConnect

ITTConnect is an MBE certified provider of IT Recruiting and Staffing services focused on finding the best IT talent nationwide and nearshore in Latin America.

Since 2017 we have assisted companies from multiple industries and sizes to reach their recruitment objectives through flexible and tailored recruiting and staff augmentation services.

Through a network of specialized IT recruiters we efficiently connect employers to top IT professionals.

We are IT experts connecting IT talent with your IT team.

Connect with us at info@ittconnect.com

Share your resume with resume@ittconnect.com

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Year Founded
2017
Website
ittconnect.com
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