Confluent Engineer - LondonReference Code: 407011-en_GBContract Type: PermanentProfessional Communities: Software EngineeringJob Title: Senior Engineer – Confluent Location: London UK About the Job you are considering:We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong Handson experience in Confluent Platform Apache Kafka and Apache Flink to support the introduction and evolution of Intact enterprise streaming capabilities This role sits within the Integration function responsible for enabling real time data event driven architecture and high performance integrations across the organisationThe ideal candidate will contribute to the design development and scaling of Intact Confluent based streaming platform supporting teams across the organisation in adopting event driven approachesThis opportunity sits within a significant cloud modernisation programme leveraging Agile and DevOps practices to continuously deliver business value. Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time. Your Role:Deliver engineering tasks across the Confluent Streaming Platform including the design development testing and deployment of event driven services and data pipelinesDevelop Kafka topics schemas and streaming applications using Kafka, Kafka Connect Schema Registry and FlinkCollaborate with architects and platform teams to shape the event streaming roadmapProvide subject matter expertise in distributed streaming and event driven architectureReview streaming applications produced by other engineers ensuring quality and best practicesTroubleshoot production streaming issues and conduct root cause analysisPromote platform standards governance models and reusable patternsCollaborate with vendor teams and Confluent professional servicesActively participate in Agile ceremonies and technical discussionsCustomer Conduct FrameworkUnderstand how FCA Conduct Rules apply to this role and consistently demonstrate behaviours that support positive customer outcomes and safe data handling Your Skills:6 years of software engineering experience including 3 years hands on with Confluent Apache KafkaExperience designing and building distributed streaming applications using Confluent Platform componentsStrong understanding of event driven architecture concepts event streaming event sourcing Pub Sub stream processingExperience with AvroJSONProtobuf schema evolution and Schema RegistryIntegration experience with backend systems such as SQLNoSQL databases APIs and cloud data platformsFamiliarity with API design data modelling and microservice integration patternsProficient with Git Jira Azure DevOps Docker KubernetesWorking knowledge of AWS and AzureStrong understanding of clean code reusable component design and Agile DevOps practicesDecision Making AuthorityMakes decisions on design and implementation of streaming components within agreed architecture and standardsProvides expert guidance impacting platform reliability performance and integration qualityEscalates risks issues and architectural concerns appropriately We are a Disability Confident Employer:Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government’s Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who:Declare they have a disability, and Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.Please opt in during the application process. Make It Real (what does it mean for you):You’d be joining an accredited Great Place to work for Wellbeing in 2024. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions. To help support wellbeing we have trained ‘Mental Health Champions’ across each of our business areas, and we have invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy.You will be empowered to explore, innovate, and progress. You will benefit from Capgemini’s ‘learning for life’ mindset, meaning you will have countless training and development opportunities from thinktanks to hackathons, and access to 250,000 courses with numerous external certifications from AWS, Microsoft, Harvard ManageMentor, Cybersecurity qualifications and much more.You will be joining one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies®, as recognised by Ethisphere® for 13 consecutive years. We live our values by making ethical business choices every day. Working ethically is at the centre of our culture at Capgemini, meaning you will be helping to create a future we can all be proud of. Why you should consider Capgemini:Growing clients’ businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what’s possible. It’s why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world’s leading businesses, and it’s how you’ll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you’ll build the skills you want. You’ll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is. About Capgemini:Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organisations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion. Make it real | www.capgemini.com