DevOps Engineer (Kafka)
Berlin
Germany
Contract
Data Engineering and Streaming
As a Freelance DevOps Engineer specializing in Apache Kafka, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and scalability of data transport infrastructure. This platform supports diverse use cases like classification, insights generation, and modeling user behavior.
You’ll join a team that embraces full ownership of the solutions delivered, giving you opportunity to influence how both the team and stakeholders operate.
Key responsibilities include:
- Building and maintaining a resilient, high-performance data transport layer for global platforms.
- Operating and scaling a globally distributed product infrastructure.
- Improving system APIs, documentation, and overall reliability.
- Monitoring and enhancing system health, performance, and quality metrics.
- Driving technical decisions and fostering knowledge sharing within the team while addressing organizational blockers.
- Guiding and supporting stakeholders in adopting autonomous solutions aligned with organizational goals.
Technologies You’ll Work With
- Programming Languages: Python, Golang, Java
- Kafka Ecosystem: Apache Kafka, Kafka Streams, Kafka Connect
- Cloud and Infrastructure: AWS, Kubernetes, Docker
- Monitoring and Observability: DataDog, Prometheus, Grafana Cloud
- CI/CD and DevOps Tools: Spinnaker, GitHub Enterprise, Artifactory
Location: Remote (CET Timezone)
Start: January 2025
Contract Length: 12 Months
Open Positions: 2
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Lucy Leverett

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