Senior Kafka Platform Engineer at Allps

ppJob Title: Senior Kafka Platform Engineer /p pLocation: Switzerland /p pJob Type: Full-time /p h3About the Role /h3 pWe are seeking an experienced Senior Kafka Platform Engineer to join our client team in Switzerland. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, implementing, and maintaining large-scale Kafka platforms on Microsoft Azure, utilizing GitLab CI/CD, Kubernetes, and Confluent. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud architecture, DevOps practices, and excellent communication skills. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liPerform a platform upgrade to version 8.0 /li liMigrate secret handling to an external secret operator /li liAnalyze tiered storage solutions and implement enhancements within the framework of Kafka 4.0 /li liEnsure operation and continuous development of the event streaming platform based on Confluent Kafka /li liCollaborate closely with the DevOps team to implement technical requirements in an Azure and Kubernetes environment /li liAdapt and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitLab /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 ul liProficient use of Azure, Kubernetes, GitLab, and GitLab CI/CD pipelines /li li5-8 years of experience as a Senior DevOps Engineer with a focus on Confluent for Kubernetes and Kafka /li liExperience in performing platform upgrades (specifically to version 8.0) /li liHighly skilled in migrating from secret handling to external secret operators /li liOpen personality with a quick grasp of new concepts /li liExcellent German skills and good English skills /li /ul h3Nice‑to‑have Qualifications /h3 ul liExperience in analysing tiered storage /li liKnowledge of Kafka 4.0 upgrades /li /ul h3Further Information /h3 ul liAssignment duration: July 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027 with option to extend /li liLocation: Zurich with remote work component (only possible within Switzerland) per week /li /ul pWe offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic work environment. /p pIf you are a motivated and experienced Senior Kafka Platform Engineer looking for a new challenge, please submit your application. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr