Confluent /KAFKA Consulting Engineer(Remote UK)

LocationBloomsbury Square, London, United Kingdom# Confluent /KAFKA Consulting Engineer(Remote UK) at N Consulting LtdLocationBloomsbury Square, London, United KingdomSalary£400 - £500 /dayJob TypeContractDate PostedOctober 15th, 2025Apply Now Confluent Consulting Engineer Work Mode: Remote (UK-based) Contract Duration: 6 months Role Overview We are looking for experienced Confluent Consulting Engineers to design, develop, and maintain scalable real-time data pipelines and integrations using Kafka and Confluent components. You'll work closely with data engineers, solution architects, and DevOps teams to deliver high-performance streaming solutions across cloud environments. Key Responsibilities Design and implement real-time data streaming solutions using Apache Kafka and Confluent Platform.Develop, optimize, and maintain event-driven architectures and microservices integrations.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalability, resilience, and data quality.Deploy and manage Kafka clusters on AWS, Azure, or GCP.Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, observability, and infrastructure automation.Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks and support production streaming environments. Must-Have Skills 5+ years of hands-on experience with Apache Kafka (open-source, Confluent, Cloudera, or AWS MSK).Strong proficiency in Java, Python, or Scala .Solid understanding of event-driven architecture and data streaming patterns .Experience deploying Kafka on cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).Familiarity with Docker , Kubernetes , and CI/CD pipelines .Excellent problem-solving , analytical , and communication skills. Desired Skills (Preferred) Hands-on experience with Confluent Kafka ecosystem , including:Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams, KSQL, Schema Registry, REST Proxy, Confluent Control CenterConfluent Cloud services: ksqlDB Cloud, Apache FlinkStream Governance, Data Lineage, Stream Catalog, Audit Logs, RBACConfluent certifications ( Developer , Administrator , or Flink Developer ).Experience with Confluent Platform , Confluent Cloud managed services , and multi-cloud deployments .Knowledge of data mesh architectures , KRaft migration , and modern event streaming patterns .Exposure to Prometheus , Grafana , or Splunk for monitoring.Experience working with data lakes , data warehouses , or big data ecosystems . Personal Attributes Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.High initiative, adaptability, and flexibility.Excellent customer orientation and quality focus .Strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience Required Minimum: 5 years relevant experience (10 years total professional experience preferred).