# Kafka Developer

> Fuku · Singapore, Singapore · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-22

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

Job Title: Kafka Developer  
  
Job Summary  
  
We are seeking a highly skilled Java – Kafka Integration Engineer with strong expertise in Apache Kafka, Kubernetes, and distributed systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining scalable Kafka-based integration solutions while ensuring high availability, performance, and security across distributed environments.  
  
Key Responsibilities  
  
\- Design, implement, and manage Kafka-based messaging and streaming solutions.  
\- Administer and maintain Kafka clusters, ensuring reliability, scalability, and fault tolerance.  
\- Develop Kafka producers, consumers, and stream processing applications using Java (or Python where applicable).  
\- Deploy and manage Kafka and related components in Kubernetes environments.  
\- Design and implement Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) and develop controllers to manage Kubernetes resources.  
\- Integrate Kafka with API Gateway solutions to securely expose and manage APIs.  
\- Automate infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and operational tasks using scripts and CI/CD pipelines.  
\- Monitor Kafka clusters and applications, proactively identifying and resolving performance or reliability issues.  
\- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support integration, DevOps, and platform engineering initiatives.  
  
Required Skills & Qualifications  
  
1\. Kafka Expertise (Administration & Development)  
\- In-depth knowledge of Apache Kafka architecture, including topics, partitions, brokers, producers, and consumers.  
\- Strong experience with Kafka APIs:  
\- Producer API  
\- Consumer API  
\- Kafka Streams API  
\- Kafka Connect API  
  
2\. Programming Languages  
\- Strong proficiency in Java (preferred) or Python for Kafka application development.  
\- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Bash or PowerShell for automation and operational tasks.  
  
3\. Kubernetes Expertise  
\- In-depth understanding of Kubernetes, including:  
\- Operators and providers  
\- Container management  
\- Component upgrades and lifecycle management  
\- Debugging Kubernetes resources and managed objects  
\- Proficiency with Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs).  
\- Ability to design and implement new CRDs and develop controllers to manage them effectively.  
  
4\. API Gateway Knowledge  
\- Hands-on experience with at least one API Gateway technology such as:  
\- Kong  
\- Apigee  
\- Gravitee  
  
5\. DevOps & CI/CD  
\- Solid understanding of DevOps practices.  
\- Experience with CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.  
  
6\. Distributed Systems  
\- Strong understanding of distributed systems concepts, including:  
\- Replication  
\- Partitioning  
\- Fault tolerance  
\- High availability  
  
7\. Monitoring & Logging  
\- Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Grafana, Kafka Manager, or similar.  
\- Familiarity with logging frameworks to ensure system health, performance, and reliability.  
  
8\. Automation & Scripting  
\- Strong automation and scripting skills for managing Kafka infrastructure, deployments, and operational workflows.

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