Confluent Consulting Engineer Lead(m/f/d)

Job DescriptionToday, the corporate landscape is dynamic and the world ahead is full of possibilities None of the amazing things we do at Infosys would be possible without an equally amazing culture, the environment where ideas can flourish and where you are empowered to move forward as far as your ideas will take you.At Infosys, we assure that your career will never stand still, we will inspire you to build what’s next and we will navigate further together. Our journey of learnability, values and trusted relationships with our clients continue to be the cornerstones of our organization and these values are upheld only because of our people.Your roleAs a Confluent Consulting Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable real-time data pipelines and integrations using Kafka and Confluent components. You will collaborate with data engineers, architects, and DevOps teams to deliver robust streaming solutions.Required:• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka (any distribution: open-source, Confluent, Cloudera, AWS MSK, etc.)• Strong proficiency in Java, Python, or Scala• Solid understanding of event-driven architecture and data streaming patterns• Experience deploying Kafka on cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines• Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities• C1-level proficiency in German is required.Preferred:Candidates with experience in Confluent Kafka and its ecosystem will be given preference:• Experience with Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams, KSQL, Schema Registry, REST Proxy, Confluent Control Center• Hands-on with Confluent Cloud services, including ksqlDB Cloud and Apache Flink• Familiarity with Stream Governance, Data Lineage, Stream Catalog, Audit Logs, RBAC• Confluent certifications (Developer, Administrator, or Flink Developer)• Experience with Confluent Platform, Confluent Cloud managed services, multi-cloud deployments, and Confluent for Kubernetes• Knowledge of data mesh architectures, KRaft migration, and modern event streaming patterns• Exposure to monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk)• Experience with data lakes, data warehouses, or big data ecosystemsPersonalBesides the professional qualifications of the candidates we place great importance in addition to various forms personality profile. These include:• High analytical skills• A high degree of initiative and flexibility• High customer orientation• High quality awareness• Excellent verbal and written communication skillsAbout InfosysInfosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in 56 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over three decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through the many next of their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.Visit to see how Infosys can help your enterprise navigate your next.All aspects of employment at Infosys are based on merit, competence and performance. We are committed to embracing diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Infosys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer