Confluent Solution Architect(m/w/d)

Role – Technology Architect / Confluent Solution Architect

Technology – Apache Kafka, Confluent Platform, Stream Processing

Location – Germany

Job Description

Today, 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 role

As a Confluent Solution Architect, you will lead the design and architecture of enterprise-grade streaming solutions using Apache Kafka and the Confluent Platform. You will work closely with clients to understand business requirements, define integration strategies, and guide implementation teams in building scalable, secure, and resilient data streaming ecosystems.

Strongly Preferred:

• Experience in designing and architecting solutions using Apache Kafka, with hands-on experience in Confluent Kafka
• Ability to lead client engagements, translate business requirements into technical solutions, and guide implementation teams
• Deep understanding of Kafka internals, KRaft architecture, and Confluent components
• Experience with Confluent Cloud, Stream Governance, Data Lineage, and RBAC
• Expertise in stream processing (Apache Flink, Kafka Streams, ksqlDB) and event-driven architecture
• Strong proficiency in Java, Python, or Scala
• Proven ability to integrate Kafka with enterprise systems (databases, APIs, microservices)
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation (Ansible, CFK)

Required:

• Experience with other Kafka platforms such as Open-source Kafka, Cloudera Kafka, AWS MSK, etc.
• Solid understanding of Kafka architecture and operational management in enterprise environments.
• Experience in professional services or implementation consulting for SaaS products, especially involving data integration, streaming, or enterprise architecture
• C1-level proficiency in German is required.

Personal

Besides 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 skills

About Infosys

Infosys 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.

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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