Senior Kafka Software Engineer
We are:
Wizeline, a global AI-native technology solutions provider, develops cutting-edge, AI-powered digital products and platforms. We partner with clients to leverage data and AI, accelerating market entry and driving business transformation. As a global community of innovators, we foster a culture of growth, collaboration, and impact.
With the right people and the right ideas, there’s no limit to what we can achieve
Are you a fit?
Sounds awesome, right? Now, let’s make sure you’re a good fit for the role:
Must-have Skills
- Strong expertise in Kafka (preferably w/ Kafka Streams and Kafka Connect).
- Experience with at least one of TypeScript, Kotlin, Python, or Java.
- Hands-on experience in managing Kafka infrastructure (not limited to AWS MSK).
- Proficiency in debugging, upgrades, and resolving Kafka broker issues.
- Solid understanding of Kafka configuration and scalability best practices.
- Desirable familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and Airflow.
- Experience implementing monitoring and maintenance strategies for Kafka infrastructure.
- Experience integrating Kafka with other platforms and systems.
Nice-to-have:
- AI Tooling Proficiency: Leverage one or more AI tools to optimize and augment day-to-day work, including drafting, analysis, research, or process automation. Provide recommendations on effective AI use and identify opportunities to streamline workflows.
- Experience in cloud environments such as AWS.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for deploying and maintaining Kafka services.
- Knowledge of security best practices for Kafka.
What we offer:
- A High-Impact Environment
- Commitment to Professional Development
- Flexible and Collaborative Culture
- Global Opportunities
- Vibrant Community
- Total Rewards
Find out more about our culture here.
Skills Required
- Strong expertise in Kafka
- Experience with TypeScript, Kotlin, Python or Java
- Hands-on experience in managing Kafka infrastructure
- Proficiency in debugging and resolving Kafka broker issues
- Understanding of Kafka configuration and scalability best practices
- Experience implementing monitoring strategies for Kafka
- Experience integrating Kafka with other platforms
- Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and Airflow
- Experience in cloud environments such as AWS
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for deploying Kafka services
- Knowledge of security best practices for Kafka
Wizeline Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Wizeline and has not been reviewed or approved by Wizeline.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage spans medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, with private medical commonly included in Mexico. Additional support such as EAP and wellness programs is also referenced.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, volunteer time, and parental leave are called out, alongside flexible or remote work options. Unlimited PTO is mentioned in some contexts.
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Retirement Support — Savings and retirement elements appear across regions, including a 401(k) in the U.S. and a savings fund and profit sharing in Mexico. These components provide structured long-term financial benefits.
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What We Do
Wizeline, a global technology services provider, builds the best digital products and platforms at scale. We focus on measurable outcomes, partnering with our customers to modernize core technologies, mature data-driven capabilities, and improve user experience.
