Kafka Solution Architect

Job Description

Appealing Points

•  Architect & Lead Enterprise Kafka Streaming Solutions Design and implement scalable real-time data pipelines using Apache Kafka and Confluent technologies while defining event-driven architecture and streaming best practices.
• Work with Modern Cloud-Native Streaming Technologies Leverage expertise in Kafka, Confluent ecosystem, Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) to build high-performance distributed data platforms.
• Join a High-Impact Global Data Streaming Project in Tokyo Collaborate with international engineering and DevOps teams in a bilingual environment while delivering enterprise-grade streaming solutions for a global professional services customer.

Annual Salary: 14 million Yen and above

Job Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Apache Kafka (any distribution: open-source, Confluent, Cloudera, AWS MSK, etc.)
• Strong proficiency in Java, Python, or Scala
• Solid understanding of event-driven architecture and data streaming patterns
• Experience deploying Kafka on cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities

Skills: 

• Experience with Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams, KSQL, Schema Registry, REST Proxy, Confluent Control Center
• Hands-on with Confluent Cloud services, including ksqlDB Cloud and Apache Flink
• Familiarity with Stream Governance, Data Lineage, Stream Catalog, Audit Logs, RBAC
• Confluent certifications (Developer, Administrator, or Flink Developer)
• Experience with Confluent Platform, Confluent Cloud managed services, multi-cloud deployments, and Confluent for Kubernetes
• Knowledge of data mesh architectures, KRaft migration, and modern event streaming patterns
• Exposure to monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk)
• Experience with data lakes, data warehouses, or big data ecosystems

Preferable:

• High analytical skills
• A high degree of initiative and flexibility
• High customer orientation
• High quality awareness
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Bilingual requirements: Business level Japanese(JLPT N2), Business Level English 

About Company

This company has been certified as the “best employer” in 2020 by the “Top Employers Institute” which recognizes outstanding employers.
A global leader in consulting, technology, outsourcing, and next-generation services. With approximately 180,000 employees worldwide, the company helps clients in more than 50 countries stay ahead of the competition. Through the co-creation of innovative solutions, they help companies transform and thrive in an ever-changing world.

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