Job Specifications
About Us:
AmpsTek – a global technology leader since 2013 – is transforming how businesses approach technology and staffing solutions. Founded by seasoned technology leaders across the UK, Europe, APAC, North America, and LATAM, and with registered offices in 30+ countries, we deliver exceptional service, scalable solutions, and measurable impact.
With a portfolio of 200+ clients and millions of users across web and mobile platforms, we empower businesses to innovate, grow, and succeed.
Join our team and be part of a dynamic, growth-oriented organization that values talent, creativity, and results.
Role : Confluent Solution Architect
Location : Canary Wharf, UK (Hybrid 10 days onsite/Month)
Contract (InsideIR35)
As a 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.
Mandatory skills:
Strongly 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
Desired skills:
• High analytical skills
• A high degree of initiative and flexibility
• High customer orientation
• High quality awareness
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
About the Company
Ampstek supplies thousands of tech and digital professionals annually to a range of clients through its offices which spread across in 42 countries. From simple beginnings in 2014, Ampstek has always been on a journey to reinvent the world of recruitment through creating amazing customer and candidate experiences driven by a genuine desire to build long term relationships and outcomes. This motivation to break from the pack is stronger than ever as we roll out Ampstek Power globally, an innovative life hub platform for freel...
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