CTG IT Solutions - Kafka Engineer

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Kafka Engineer to design, deploy, and manage scalable, real-time data streaming solutions using Confluent Kafka and Confluent Cloud platforms.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in large-scale production environments, strong DevOps expertise, and a solid understanding of automation, CI / CD, cloud deployment, and Linux systems.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability, performance, automation, and security of our data pipelines and streaming infrastructure.

Your missions

Design, configure, and deploy Kafka clusters to support high-volume, real-time data streams across multiple environments.

Design, implement, and maintain CI / CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (Repos, GIT, Pipelines).

Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash (Python is a plus).

Manage and configure Ansible for infrastructure automation.

Work extensively with Linux commands and system administration tasks.

Deploy and manage applications and infrastructure across AWS and Azure cloud platforms.

Implement and support Kafka for messaging and streaming solutions, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.

Design and document architecture diagrams for solutions and deployments.

Monitor platform health and troubleshoot issues using tools such as Splunk.

Ensure system reliability, scalability, and security across environments.

Collaborate with development and operations teams to improve delivery processes and platform standards.

Stay up to date with Kafka ecosystem advancements and DevOps tooling best practices.

Your profile

Proven experience working with Kafka in large-scale, production environments.

Strong understanding of Kafka architecture, internals, and ecosystem components.

Expertise in Confluent Kafka and Confluent Cloud.

Azure DevOps expertise (Repos, GIT, Pipelines).

Strong Bash scripting skills; Python knowledge is a plus.

Proficiency with Ansible and Linux system administration.

Hands-on experience with AWS and Azure cloud deployments.

Ability to create clear, accurate architecture and deployment diagrams.

Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as TerraForm and Ansible.

Familiarity with DevOps tools such as GitHub, Nexus, Jira, Azure DevOps, and Splunk.

Exposure to containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

Understanding of cloud and DevOps security best practices.

Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Fluent in English.

Our offer

At CTG, we believe in rewarding our employees and providing an appealing work environment. when you join our team you can expect :

Competitive salary package, with or without a company car.

Personalized training programs and development plans to nurture your skills.

5 additional vacation days

Regular team-building events, learning lunches, and fun activities.

Extra-legal benefits (daily allowances, PC plan,...)

Please note that a criminal record check will be required for this position.

Discover the exciting opportunities that await you at CTG, where your IT expertise meets a world of possibilities!