Arbetsbeskrivning

Role: Platform Engineer

Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Seniority Level: Senior

Remote Work: Not available (100% on-site)

Application Deadline: 03 July 2025

Assignment Overview

We are looking for a Senior Data Platform Engineer to support and enhance a distributed real-time streaming platform. This position is well-suited for someone with solid production experience in Apache Kafka, Kubernetes, microservices, and cloud infrastructure such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Microsoft Azure.

You will play a critical role in designing, deploying, and optimizing scalable, real-time data pipelines in a cloud-native environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Kafka clusters in GCP or Azure environments
• Operate and maintain Kafka on Kubernetes using Helm, Operators, or custom tooling
• Build and maintain real-time data pipelines and microservices in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Monitor and optimize Kafka performance, reliability, and availability
• Implement and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) for automation and repeatability
• Ensure security, compliance, and operational resilience of the streaming platform

Required Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Apache Kafka in production environments
• Proficiency with Kubernetes (GKE, AKS, or on-premise)
• Solid understanding of cloud environments, particularly GCP and/or Azure
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices
• Programming skills in Python, Java, or similar languages
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana)
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Confluent Platform or Confluent Cloud
• Proficiency in Terraform, Helm, or other Infrastructure-as-Code tools
• Background in stream processing technologies (Kafka Streams, Flink, RocksDB, RabbitMQ Streams, etc.)
• Relevant certifications (e.g., GCP, Azure, CKA, CKAD)
• Experience working in agile, cross-functional teams

Language Requirement

• English – Proficient