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