Kafka Engineer
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The project focuses on building a hybrid Kafka environment connecting on‑prem clusters with AWS. The stack includes Apache Kafka, Confluent Platform and Confluent Cloud, AWS (MSK, EKS, S3, KMS), Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD (GitHub Actions/GitLab CI/Jenkins) and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Control Center). Responsibilities cover designing hybrid topologies, configuring Confluent components (Schema Registry, Flink, Tableflow), deploying to MSK/Confluent Cloud, replication (MirrorMaker 2, Cluster Linking, Replicator), implementing IaC with Terraform modules and tests, automating pipelines and integration tests, implementing monitoring and security (TLS, SASL, ACL, RBAC, encryption), performance tuning, creating runbooks/SLA/SLO and mentoring plus cross‑team collaboration. Offer includes hybrid work with 1 day/month in Wrocław office, benefits (Interpolska health care, Multisport, Warta insurance), training budget and provided equipment.

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Kafka Engineer

Company: Mindbox Sp. z o.o.

from: 8 October 2026
to: 7 November 2026
20 000 - 23 000 złnet (+ VAT)/ mth.B2B contract (full-time)
Offer parameters
level:mid
working mode:hybrid
location:Wrocław, Lower Silesia
Wrocław, Lower Silesia

Requirements

Expected technologies

Apache Kafka
Terraform
Ansible
GitHub Actions
GitLab CI
Jenkins
Python
Bash
Prometheus
Grafana
Confluent Control Center
OpenTelemetry
ELK
Jira
Confluence

Optional technologies

Apache Flink

Operating system

Windows

Our requirements

  • Minimum 4 years of experience with Apache Kafka
  • Proven expertise with Confluent Platform (Enterprise) and Confluent Cloud
  • Hands-on experience in cluster migration and replication (MirrorMaker 2, Cluster Linking, Replicator)
  • Strong AWS knowledge: VPC, IAM, EC2, EKS, MSK, S3, KMS, Secrets Manager
  • Proficiency in Terraform (modules, linting, testing) and Ansible
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins)
  • Strong programming/scripting skills: Python, Ansible, Bash
  • Monitoring with Prometheus/Grafana, Confluent Control Center, OpenTelemetry, ELK stack
  • Security expertise: TLS, SASL, ACL, RBAC, encryption in transit & at rest
  • Agile delivery experience (Scrum/Kanban), familiarity with Jira/Confluence

Optional

  • AWS, Confluent, or Terraform certifications
  • Experience automating integration and performance tests for Kafka
  • Exposure to streaming ecosystem tools (Apache Flink, Kafka Connect at scale)

Your responsibilities

  • Design hybrid Kafka topologies (on-prem ↔ AWS)
  • Select and configure Confluent Platform components (Schema Registry, Flink, Control Center, Tableflow)
  • Deploy and configure Kafka clusters in AWS MSK and Confluent Cloud
  • Implement observability solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, Control Center)
  • Configure MirrorMaker 2, Cluster Linking, and Confluent Replicator
  • Ensure low-latency, high-consistency data transfers across environments
  • Define pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins) for Kafka workloads, schema deployments, and consumer apps
  • Implement IaC with Terraform, including module development, testing (terratest, tfsec), and automated apply
  • Automate integration tests for Kafka-based solutions
  • Develop runbooks, alerts, SLAs/SLOs for hybrid Kafka estate
  • Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks and optimize configurations
  • Work with cross-functional Data Platform Teams (Data Engineering, DevOps, Security)
  • Mentor junior engineers and conduct technical knowledge-sharing sessions
  • Note: Detailed project information will be shared during the recruitment process.

About the project

We are looking for an experienced Kafka Engineer with in-depth knowledge of Confluent Platform and Confluent Cloud to play a key role in building a hybrid Kafka environment connecting on-prem clusters with AWS cloud.
Sounds like your kind of challenge?

This is how we work on a project

  • Continuous Deployment
  • Continuous Integration
  • documentation
  • issue tracking tools
  • testing environments
Joining this project you’ll become part of Mindbox – a tech-driven company where consulting, engineering, and talent meet to build meaningful digital solutions. We’ll back you up every step of the way, accelerate your development, and ensure your skills make a difference.
Company

What we offer

  • Flexible cooperation model
  • Hybrid work setup – remote days available depending on the client’s arrangements - 1 day a month from the office in Wrocław
  • Collaborative team culture – work alongside experienced professionals eager to share knowledge
  • Continuous development – access to training platforms and growth opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits – including Interpolska Health Care, Multisport card, Warta Insurance, and more
  • High quality equipment – laptop and essential software provided

Benefits

  • sharing the costs of sports activities
  • private medical care
  • sharing the costs of professional training & courses
  • life insurance

Mindbox Sp. z o.o.

At Mindbox, we connect top IT talents with technology projects for leading enterprises across Europe.
Our focus is on matching your skills with work that matters – projects that use modern tech stacks, solve real business challenges, and give you space to grow. By joining us, you’ll deliver technology solutions for well-known brands, supported by the Mindbox team that values knowledge-sharing and continuous development. We make sure you have the tools, flexibility, and guidance to do your best work – and to keep moving forward in your career.
Kafka Engineer
20k–23k zł / mth. (B2B)
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Wrocław, Lower Silesia
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