Developer - Confluent Kafka

As a Developer - Confluent Kafka at Sopra Steria, candidates will manage and support the Kafka ecosystem, spending around 70% of their time on development and the remaining 30% on administration tasks. They will collaborate with teams to ensure optimal performance and monitoring of Kafka systems and will be instrumental in implementing low latency data streaming use cases while ensuring compliance with internal policies.

Candidates applying for the Developer - Confluent Kafka role at Sopra Steria should have a BE/B.Tech degree and 4-6 years of relevant experience. Strong expertise in Confluent Kafka administration and backend development using Java, .NET, or Node.js is crucial for success in this position.

Sopra Steria fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment for its employees, including Developers - Confluent Kafka. The organization emphasizes respect for differences and is committed to maintaining an atmosphere where all individuals, including those with disabilities, feel empowered and valued.

The Developer - Confluent Kafka role is vital for Sopra Steria's mission of driving digital transformation for clients. By effectively managing the Kafka ecosystem and developing sophisticated data streaming solutions, the candidate will support clients in achieving sustainable benefits and enhancing their competitiveness across various sectors.

At Sopra Steria, a Developer - Confluent Kafka has numerous opportunities for career growth. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees can gain deeper expertise in data streaming technologies, explore leadership roles within technical teams, and benefit from training programs that support their career advancement and specialization.

In your response, highlight specific projects where you implemented Confluent Kafka, detailing the outcomes and your role. Mention any techniques used for managing data streams and how you handled challenges. This demonstrates both your knowledge and practical application of Kafka in real-world scenarios.

Discuss the tools and metrics you use to ensure optimal performance, such as monitoring latency, throughput, and error rates. Explain your approach to identifying bottlenecks and optimizing the system for better reliability and performance, showing your proactive mindset in maintaining a robust Kafka environment.

Highlight any experiences where you've worked with development teams to implement data streaming use cases. Discuss your communication style, your ability to understand different perspectives, and how you foster teams' strengths to ensure everyone works towards a common goal.

Share a specific challenge, detailing your thought process and the steps you took to resolve it. Illustrate the technical solutions you implemented and the positive impact your actions had on the project's success, showcasing your hands-on problem-solving skills.

Discuss your understanding of compliance risks regarding data security and privacy within Kafka systems. Mention any relevant regulations or standards you follow and your commitment to upholding these throughout your work, demonstrating your integrity in the role.

Share your preferred tools for managing Kafka, such as Confluent Control Center or Apache Kafka's JMX, and explain why you find them effective. Your answer should emphasize efficiency, monitoring capabilities, and your familiarity with various tools available in the industry.

Explain your time management strategies and how you prioritize tasks between development and administrative responsibilities. Describe any specific methodologies (such as Agile or Kanban) you use to maintain productivity and ensure all tasks receive adequate attention.

Provide an overview of projects where you utilized these backend technologies, focusing on your role and the skills you applied. Highlight how this experience complements your Kafka development capabilities, showing versatility in your technical expertise.

Discuss your commitment to continued learning, such as following relevant blogs, participating in webinars, or attending tech meetups. Mention specific sources of information that keep you current and show that you're proactive in enhancing your skills.

Articulate your enthusiasm for Sopra Steria’s mission and values. Mention how the company's focus on innovation and digital transformation aligns with your career goals, and express your eagerness to contribute to a supportive and dynamic team that values diversity.