Job Summary :

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Software Engineer to architect, develop, and deliver scalable, high-performance integration solutions.

This role demands deep expertise in Kafka-based messaging systems, Kubernetes, Confluent, Redpanda, Argo CD, Connectors, and Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies.

The ideal candidate will also bring strong leadership, automation, and performance testing experience.

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead the design and development of event-driven microservices using Apache Kafka and Redpanda.

- Architect and manage Kafka Connectors, Schema Registry, and Replicator for scalable data pipelines.

- Implement Disaster Recovery and multi-region replication strategies using Kafka Replicator or Cluster Linking.

- Deploy and manage Kafka infrastructure on Kubernetes using Helm, Confluent Operator, or Redpanda Helm charts.

- Automate deployments and configuration management using Argo CD and GitOps practices.

- Develop and expose RESTful and GraphQL APIs for internal and external integrations.

- Drive test automation using tools like JUnit, Postman, Selenium, and performance testing with JMeter or Gatling.

- Collaborate with DevOps for CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native deployments (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/Azure).

- Mentor junior engineers and lead technical planning, code reviews, and architecture discussions.

Required Qualifications :

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

- 8+ years of software development experience, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.

- Strong experience with Kafka, Confluent, Redpanda, and distributed systems.

- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).

- Deep understanding of API design, security, and integration patterns.

- Proven experience in test automation and performance testing.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience with Argo CD, Backstage.io, and GitOps workflows.

- Familiarity with Schema Registry, Kafka Connect, and Replicator.

- Certifications in Kafka, Kubernetes, or cloud platforms.

- Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira, Confluence.