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Scandinavian Tech
Stockholm

Data Platform Engineer

Assignment description

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Platform Engineer to support our distributed streaming platform for handling real-time streaming data. This role is ideal for someone with deep expertise in Kafka, Kubernetes and microservices, also cloud platforms like Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Microsoft Azure. You’ll play a key 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 configurations
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in building data pipelines, integrating with Kafka and building microservices
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Kafka performance and reliability
  • Automate infrastructure and deployment processes using Infrastructure-as-Code tools
  • Ensure security, compliance, and high availability of Kafka systems


Qualifications:

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


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Confluent Platform or Confluent Cloud
  • Knowledge of Terraform, Helm, or other IaC tools
  • Background in stream processing (Kafka Streams, RabbitMQ Streams, Flink, RocksDB, etc.)
  • Certifications in GCP, Azure, or Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD)
  • Experience working in agile, cross-functional teams

Locations
Stockholm

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  • Perks and Benefits we Provide

    * Attractive compensation as per the industry standards

    * Visa Sponsorship (Candidate+Spouse+Kid)

    * Pension based on the compensation

    * Healthcare insurance

    * Health card for Gym/Swimming

Vision, Mission & Value

Apply today and speak to one of our experienced ScandinavianTech Recruiters. Become part of our exclusive ScandinavianTech Candidate Pool and we will transfer you directly to one of our attractive customers. Direct Placement can also be accomplished through prior temporary placement.

ScandinavianTech is a specialist service that has been developed to address the needs of global businesses looking at talent at leadership / senior and middle management levels. Mandates are delivered through an expert consultant team, which focuses only on such assignments. With our research driven methodology, strong linkages within the Scandinavian market, we would be in a position to add significant value to your hiring process.

    About Scandinavian Tech

    Founded in 2017, ScandinavianTech provide superior recruitment services across a wide range of specialized industries and professions in Scandinavia. We operate across the private and public sectors, dealing in full-time, contract and contract-to-hire assignments

    Founded in 2017
    Co-workers 20
    Turnover 7M
    Stockholm

    Data Platform Engineer

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