Senior Technology Architect | Microservices | Microservices API Management

Job title: Confluent Solution Architect (2 Open positions)

Work Location: Richardson, TX, USA Vendor Rate: XXX Minimum years of experience: 10+ years of relevant experience Would you require the candidates to meet you for in person interview? No Is Skype/WebEx interview, OK? Yes Is this onsite/remote position: Hybrid If onsite, will you be considering relocation candidates: No (Client requirement) Does this position require Visa independent candidates only?

Yes Job Description: Confluent Solution Architect, you will lead the design and architecture of enterprise-grade streaming solutions using Apache Kafka and the Confluent Platform. You will work closely with clients to understand business requirements, define integration strategies, and guide implementation teams in building scalable, secure, and resilient data streaming ecosystems.ocess automation Provide expert-level user training and ongoing support for maintenance planners, technicians, and management usersStrongly Preferred: 8+ years of experience in designing and architecting solutions using Apache Kafka, with hands-on experience in Confluent Kafka Ability to lead client engagements, translate business requirements into technical solutions, and guide implementation teams Deep understanding of Kafka internals, KRaft architecture, and Confluent components Experience with Confluent Cloud, Stream Governance, Data Lineage, and RBAC Expertise in stream processing (Apache Flink, Kafka Streams, ksqlDB) and event-driven architecture Strong proficiency in Java, Python, or Scala Proven ability to integrate Kafka with enterprise systems (databases, APIs, microservices) Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and Kubernetes Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation (Ansible, CFK) Acceptable Alternatives: Experience with other Kafka platforms such as Open-source Kafka, Cloudera Kafka, AWS MSK, etc. Solid understanding of Kafka architecture and operational management in enterprise environments. Experience in professional services or implementation consulting for SaaS products, especially involving data integration, streaming, or enterprise architecture Minimum years of experience needed in the required skills- Total Yrs. of Experience- 10+ Years and Relevant Yrs. of experience* -5+ years Any certification required - Confluent Kafka Project Code: Confluent PS Takeover and GTM