Apache Kafka Engineer: Long-term, Full-time, Remote

$250-750 USD

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$250-750 USD

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Job Title: Apache Kafka Engineer / Administrator – Long-Term Remote Contract (India/Pakistan Preferred) Project Overview We are seeking an experienced Apache Kafka Engineer to join our remote team on a long-term contract basis. The selected freelancer will support enterprise-grade data streaming, event-driven architecture, and system integration initiatives for a large-scale program. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled Kafka professionals looking for stable, ongoing remote work with strong potential for rate growth based on demonstrated performance. Engagement Type: Long-term, Full-time (40 hours/week) Start Date: July 2026 Location: Remote (India or Pakistan preferred) Working Hours: Flexibility required; some overlap with US business hours expected Compensation Structure Months 1–2 (Evaluation Period): USD $500/month Month 3 onwards: Increase to $750–$1,000/month based on demonstrated skills, performance, and contribution Performance reviews conducted after the initial 60 days Stable, long-term engagement for the right candidate Key Responsibilities Design, build, administer, and maintain Apache Kafka clusters across development, test, and production environments Manage Kafka topics, partitions, brokers, replication, retention policies, and access controls Monitor Kafka performance, availability, throughput, and latency; proactively troubleshoot issues Perform capacity planning, tuning, upgrades, patching, and disaster recovery activities Develop and support event streaming pipelines for real-time and near-real-time data processing Integrate Kafka with API Gateways (APIGW), microservices, and backend systems Implement Kafka producers, consumers, and Kafka Connect connectors for ETL and data movement Collaborate with development teams to define event schemas, topics, and data contracts Apply Kafka security best practices: authentication, authorization, encryption, and auditing Document Kafka architectures, configurations, and operational procedures Required Skills & Experience 3+ years of hands-on experience administering and developing with Apache Kafka in enterprise environments Strong experience managing Kafka clusters, topics, partitions, and event streaming pipelines Solid understanding of event-driven architectures, messaging patterns, and data streaming concepts Experience integrating Kafka with microservices and API Gateways Proficiency in Linux-based environments and command-line administration Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills Excellent written and spoken English communication Reliable internet connection and professional remote work setup Preferred Skills (Bonus) Experience with AWS MSK or other managed Kafka services Familiarity with Kafka Schema Registry Experience with monitoring tools: Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration CI/CD pipeline experience (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.) Experience in Agile/Scrum environments DevSecOps exposure What We're Looking For A self-motivated professional who can work independently with minimal supervision Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail Commitment to a long-term engagement (minimum 12 months) Availability to start in July 2026 How to Apply Please submit your proposal including: A brief summary of your Kafka experience (highlight years and project scale) 2–3 specific Kafka projects you've worked on, including your role and the technologies used Your current time zone and weekly availability Confirmation that you accept the proposed compensation structure ($500/month for the first 2 months, with increases based on performance) Answers to these screening questions: How many Kafka clusters have you administered, and what was the largest scale (brokers/topics/throughput)? Describe a complex Kafka issue you troubleshot and how you resolved it. Have you integrated Kafka with API Gateways or microservices? Please describe. Note: Candidates will be required to complete a short technical screening (video interview + practical questions) before being awarded the project. Only serious, long-term candidates should apply.

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@shawanay

I can design, build, administer, and maintain Apache Kafka clusters across development, test, and production environments for enterprise-grade event-driven systems. I have hands-on experience managing Kafka topics, partitions, brokers, replication, retention policies, and access controls, along with monitoring performance, throughput, and latency to ensure high availability and stability. I can also handle capacity planning, tuning, upgrades, patching, and disaster recovery while supporting real-time data streaming pipelines and integrating Kafka with microservices, API Gateways, and backend systems. I can implement and manage Kafka producers, consumers, and Kafka Connect for efficient ETL and data movement, collaborate on event schemas and data contracts. I am also experienced in documenting Kafka architecture and operational procedures to ensure smooth team collaboration and long-term maintainability. Regards, Shawana

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@engruhulajom

Hello Dear! Good Day! Hope you are doing fine. This is Ruhul Ajom Sagor. I am an expert "Web Developer" with 10+ years of working experience in PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, MySql and different Frameworks. I have completed my B.S.C Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) from BUET. Hire me and you don't have to worry about your website problems again! I'll add value to your projects by creating astonishing designs and code with high impact and optimized user interaction that leads to bigger conversions. WHAT PROBLEMS CAN I HELP YOU SOLVE? • Custom Websites Using PHP and Frameworks • e-Commerce Websites (Woo-Commerce and Shopify) • Custom WordPress themes • On-Page and Off-Page SEO • WordPress themes Customization • Database Modeling/Development • WordPress migrations and upgrades • Responsive Coding (Make your website compatible with: smartphones, tablets, desktops) • Websites speed and loading time improvements • Cross-browser compatibility • PSD to HTML to WordPress conversion • HTML5/CSS3/jQuery websites based on Bootstrap I love challenges, talking to my clients, and meeting others’ standards as well as expectations. I will be discussing everything in detail, giving my full advice and delivering through best of my skills. You are cordially welcome to discuss your project. Thank You! Best Regards, Ruhul Ajom

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@Huzaifa366

Hello, I am interested in this long-term opportunity. I have over 4 years of professional experience in backend development, API integrations, enterprise application support, and distributed systems using .NET technologies. My background includes working with microservices, REST APIs, cloud-hosted applications, database optimization, production support, monitoring, and troubleshooting. I am comfortable with Linux environments and collaborating with remote teams. Although my primary expertise is .NET development rather than dedicated Kafka administration, I have a strong understanding of event-driven architectures, messaging systems, and scalable backend solutions. I am a fast learner and confident in adapting to Kafka-focused environments. Availability: • Time Zone: PKT (UTC+5) • Available: 40 hours/week • Start Date: July 2026 I confirm that I accept the proposed compensation structure of $500/month for the first two months, with performance-based increases thereafter. Why Me: • 4+ years of professional software development experience • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills • Experience supporting production environments • Excellent communication and documentation • Committed to long-term remote engagement I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my background and complete the technical screening process. Best regards, Muhammad Huzaifa

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@mobiwebsolutions

✋ Hi There!!! ✋ The Goal of the project:- TO SUPPORT AND MAINTAIN ENTERPRISE APACHE KAFKA CLUSTERS FOR SCALABLE EVENT DRIVEN ARCHITECTURE AND REAL TIME DATA STREAMING OPERATIONS I have carefully reviewed requirement for long term Kafka engineering role including cluster management, performance tuning, event streaming pipelines and microservices integration. I can contribute to stable and scalable Kafka infrastructure. I am best fit because of strong experience in distributed systems, backend engineering and event driven architecture. 1 Manage Kafka clusters including topics partitions brokers replication and performance optimization 2 Build and support event streaming pipelines integrated with microservices and API systems 3 Monitor troubleshoot and secure Kafka environments using best practices and tooling UI design database management testing full source code delivery and operational documentation included 9+ years experience full stack developer Worked on backend systems, messaging queues and real time data processing architectures similar to Kafka based systems Looking forward to chat with you for make a deal Best Regards Elisha Mariam

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@rakhshanz3

With over 20 years of experience in academia and software engineering, specializing in AI and scalable architecture, I am the ideal choice for your Apache Kafka Engineer role. As a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and a seasoned CTO of an AI startup, I have not only administered but have built highly complex Kafka clusters, managed event streams, and integrated Kafka with microservices and API Gateways - all in line with your project’s requirements. Moreover, my proficiency in technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, Linux and command-line administration will come handy for capacity planning, tuning, patching, upgrades, DR activities as well as developing and supporting the efficient data streaming pipelines required for real-time data processing - areas that I've excelled at. Additionally, my experience extends to documenting Kafka architectures and configurations - an essential responsibility you’ve outlined. Lastly, I accept your compensation structure as it aligns with my long-standing commitment to ensuring client satisfaction by delivering top-notch work persistent with their needs. Thank you for considering my application and I look forward to discussing how we can collaborate effectively.

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@RusianD

Hi there, I'm Ruslan, an experienced IT professional specializing in Apache Kafka administration and development. With over 3 years of hands-on experience administering and working with Kafka in enterprise environments, I've successfully managed Kafka clusters, handled topics and partitions, developed event streaming pipelines, and integrated Kafka with microservices/API Gateways among other assignments. I have not only troubleshooted a complex issue with Kafka but also resolved it promptly affording optimized operations for the organization. My skills extend to the implementation of event schemas, topics, and data contracts - skills that will be invaluable in this project. Furthermore, I have prior experience using monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and CloudWatch to maintain consistent performance-review protocols - something your program entails. To add on, proficiency in Linux-based environments and command-line administration allows me to work efficiently as a remote worker. My strong problem-solving mindset coupled with excellent written and spoken English communication means minimal supervision will be required from your side. Most importantly, my availability for a long-term engagement starting July 2026 makes me a fitting candidate for this position. Let's team up and build incredible Kafka architectures together!

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