At ABAKUS IT-Solutions, we are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to take ownership of Kafka services within a complex and dynamic enterprise environment. If you thrive on automation, real-time data, and infrastructure optimization, this role is made for you!
Your mission
- Deploying, configuring, and managing high-availability Kafka clusters
- Tuning performance of producers/consumers, optimizing partitions and replication strategies
- Automating deployments using Infrastructure as Code tools like TerraForm or Ansible
- Monitoring with tools like Dynatrace, ELK, or Splunk - and taking action before incidents happen
- Implementing security best practices, including SSL/TLS, Kerberos, and RBAC
- Integrating Kafka into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab, ArgoCD)
- Planning capacity and scaling strategies to ensure robustness under load
- Collaborating with development teams to support Kafka-based applications and use cases
- Documenting procedures and training internal stakeholders
What you bring
- 5+ years' experience in DevOps, SRE, or Kafka infrastructure
- Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka, including configuration, tuning, and troubleshooting
- Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash) and automation tools (TerraForm, Ansible)
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Kubernetes-based Kafka deployments
- Knowledge of Kafka ecosystem components: Kafka Connect, Ksql, Zookeeper, Schema Registry
- Familiarity with observability tools: Dynatrace, ELK, Splunk
- Experience with CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI, ArgoCD
- Good understanding of security and access control in distributed environments
- Fluent in English (spoken and written). Any other European language is a plus
- ITIL certification or other technical certifications (Kafka, Kubernetes, Cloud) are a strong asset
Why join ABAKUS IT-solutions?
- International environment where innovation and collaboration matter
- Continuous learning culture with access to certifications, internal training, and mentoring
- Work on high-impact projects for major European institutions and industry leaders
- A company that values work-life balance and employee well-being
- Be part of a human-sized team where your voice matters
Ready to engineer the future of real-time data platforms?
Apply now and take part in transforming Kafka infrastructure at enterprise scale.
We're excited to discover what you can bring to our team!
