Data Engineer (Apache Flink & Kafka / Confluent Platform)
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The project involves building a real-time data streaming platform in the logistics sector, using Apache Flink, Kafka/Confluent and event-driven architecture. Responsibilities include designing and implementing streaming solutions, developing data pipelines, Schema Registry integration, managing components on Kubernetes, and participating in CI/CD and GitOps processes. Required skills include Flink SQL, Stateful Stream Processing, Flink Kubernetes Operator and experience with Avro, Kafka and production Kubernetes environments.

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Data Engineer (Apache Flink & Kafka / Confluent Platform)

Company: SQUARE ONE RESOURCES sp. z o.o.

from: 22 May 2026
to: 21 June 2026
130 - 160net (+ VAT)/ hr.B2B contract (full-time)
Offer parameters
level:mid • senior
working mode:remote
Warszawa, Mokotów
Warszawa, MokotówPuławska 2View on map

Requirements

Expected technologies

Apache Flink
Flink SQL
Kafka
Flink Kubernetes
Confluent Platform
Schema Registry
Kubernetes

Optional technologies

AsyncAPI
Kafka Connect SMT plugins

Our requirements

  • Strong commercial experience with Apache Flink, including:
  • Flink SQL
  • Stateful stream processing
  • Flink Kubernetes Operator
  • Proven experience with Kafka / Confluent Platform ecosystems
  • Hands-on knowledge of Avro and Schema Registry
  • Practical experience with Kubernetes in production environments
  • Experience in building or maintaining streaming data architectures
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems and event-driven architecture
  • Ability to work independently in a remote delivery model

Optional

  • Experience with AsyncAPI
  • Development of Kafka Connect SMT plugins
  • Experience with XML-to-Avro transformations
  • Knowledge of GitOps and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., ArgoCD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
  • Exposure to agentic AI engineering / AI-assisted software delivery practices

Your responsibilities

  • Design and implement real-time streaming solutions using Apache Flink (including Flink SQL and Stateful Stream Processing)
  • Develop and maintain data pipelines on Kafka / Confluent Platform
  • Build and integrate Kafka Connect SMTs, including XML-to-Avro transformation logic
  • Implement and maintain Schema Registry integration (Avro-based schemas)
  • Develop Flink-based filtering and projection frameworks for streaming data
  • Contribute to consumer self-service workflows using YAML-based configuration
  • Support deployment and orchestration of streaming components on Kubernetes (including Flink Kubernetes Operator)
  • Collaborate in designing and implementing CI/CD and GitOps-based delivery pipelines
  • Actively participate in an AI-assisted / agentic engineering delivery model

About the project

We are seeking an experienced consultant to join a high-priority initiative in the logistics sector focused on building and extending a real-time data streaming platform. The project leverages modern event-driven architecture based on Apache Flink and Kafka/Confluent technologies.
The engagement is initially planned for 3 months, with a strong likelihood of extension for an additional 6 months depending on delivery outcomes and project roadmap.

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SQUARE ONE RESOURCES sp. z o.o.

At Square One Poland we link IT experts with the business. With over 25 years of experience, we specialize in recruitment processes on a global scale. Despite years of experience, we still have a startup DNA and this is our advantage. Our offices are located in London and Warsaw, however, we can reach clients from all over the world, from start-ups to big worldwide corporations.

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Data Engineer (Apache Flink & Kafka / Confluent Platform)
130–160 zł / hr. (B2B)
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SQUARE ONE RESOURCES sp. z o.o.
Warszawa, Mokotów

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