Senior Devops Engineer

We are looking for a DevOps Engineer experienced in Kafka who would join the team from the logistics sector.

About project: The project involves migrating our client's main IT system to a new one, distributed cloud architecture. The new version of the system will consist of 70-90 independent applications, each with its own database and business autonomy. Communication between components will be asynchronous, based on an event-driven architecture. The central element of the new system is the Central Messaging Platform (CMP), which enables communication between all stand-alone business modules (SBMs) and the infrastructure.

Work mode: Hybrid model from Gdansk (2-3 days per week in the office)

Duration of the project: long-term

Key Technologies: Kafka, AWS, Terraform, GitLab, Copilot, Python/Bash

About 7N

Constantly searching for projects, difficult rate negotiations, lack of development support – sounds familiar? At 7N, you gain not only stability of contracts but also the personal involvement of a dedicated agent who ensures your professional comfort and continuous access to development initiatives.

Our mission is to provide stable and rewarding collaborations that drive your success as an IT expert and the success of our clients. We build long-lasting relationships based on Scandinavian values and 30 years of experience creating IT solutions for over 200 organizations.

We offer

- Ongoing support from a dedicated agent who is caring about your project continuity, contact with clients, necessary formalities, work comfort, and development
- Career Development Program – advice on career planning based on the latest trends and market needs in IT, including consultations with career agents and mentors
- Access to 7N Learning & Development – a development and educational platform offering webinars, a library of articles and industry reports, and frequent invitations to both one-time and recurring events focused on technical, business, and lifestyle topics
- Spectacular events, both for you (e.g., annual Kick-Off trip, Christmas parties, or Summer Olympics sports events) and for your loved ones (e.g. family picnics),
- Professional growth beyond your current project. You can actively engage in knowledge sharing through the 7N Services offering, designed for 7N clients.
- Connections and access to the expertise of top IT professionals in the market – the average professional tenure of our consultants in Poland is over 10 years
- A complete benefits package, including funding for medical care, life insurance, sports cards for you and your loved ones, as well as discounts in stores in Poland and abroad

- In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in implementing and operating Apache Kafka solution.
- Experience in building and managing a suitable cloud environments (AWS preferably) incl. experience with IaC tools like Terraform and CloudFormation for managing cloud infrastructure (nice to have VPC understanding/experience). Strong background in implementing and maintaining Kafka solutions on a scalable cloud infrastructure, including automation and orchestration.
- Knowledge and experience in using relevant strategies and components from Apache Kafka ecosystem such as Brokers, Zookeeper/KRaft, Kafka Connect,,Schema Registry, etc.
- Familiarity with authentication (SASL, OAuth), authorization, and encryption techniques for securing Kafka clusters.
- Experience in implementing monitoring and observability solutions e.g., Grafana Stack, Elastic Stack, etc.
- Experience in scripting languages like Python and Bash for automating Kafka deployments and maintenance. Experience in using Git for version control.
- Knowledge of CI/CD practices using tools such as,GitLab CI, Jenkins, or AWS CodePipeline.
- Willingness to manage and operate Kafka clusters in a production environment 24/7.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field or otherwise proven experience in software engineering.
- We are an international company, so you should feel comfortable with communicating in English.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience

We are looking for a DevOps Engineer experienced in Kafka who would join the team from the logistics sector.

About project: The project involves migrating our client's main IT system to a new one, distributed cloud architecture. The new version of the system will consist of 70-90 independent applications, each with its own database and business autonomy. Communication between components will be asynchronous, based on an event-driven architecture. The central element of the new system is the Central Messaging Platform (CMP), which enables communication between all stand-alone business modules (SBMs) and the infrastructure.

Work mode: Hybrid model from Gdansk (2-3 days per week in the office)

Duration of the project: long-term

Key Technologies: Kafka, AWS, Terraform, GitLab, Copilot, Python/Bash

About 7N

Constantly searching for projects, difficult rate negotiations, lack of development support – sounds familiar? At 7N, you gain not only stability of contracts but also the personal involvement of a dedicated agent who ensures your professional comfort and continuous access to development initiatives.

Our mission is to provide stable and rewarding collaborations that drive your success as an IT expert and the success of our clients. We build long-lasting relationships based on Scandinavian values and 30 years of experience creating IT solutions for over 200 organizations.

We offer

- Ongoing support from a dedicated agent who is caring about your project continuity, contact with clients, necessary formalities, work comfort, and development
- Career Development Program – advice on career planning based on the latest trends and market needs in IT, including consultations with career agents and mentors
- Access to 7N Learning & Development – a development and educational platform offering webinars, a library of articles and industry reports, and frequent invitations to both one-time and recurring events focused on technical, business, and lifestyle topics
- Spectacular events, both for you (e.g., annual Kick-Off trip, Christmas parties, or Summer Olympics sports events) and for your loved ones (e.g. family picnics),
- Professional growth beyond your current project. You can actively engage in knowledge sharing through the 7N Services offering, designed for 7N clients.
- Connections and access to the expertise of top IT professionals in the market – the average professional tenure of our consultants in Poland is over 10 years
- A complete benefits package, including funding for medical care, life insurance, sports cards for you and your loved ones, as well as discounts in stores in Poland and abroad

,[Design and build a robust and scalable Central Messaging Platform based on Apache Kafka aligned with our enterprise architecture to meet the organization's evolving needs. , Deployment and administration of a cloud-based infrastructure for the Messaging Platform. , Implementation and integration of deployment strategies (e.g. development of CI/CD pipelines) , Implement resilience and disaster recovery strategies and capabilities. , Deployment or development of solutions for comprehensive monitoring of the Kafka solution. , Operation and optimization of the Kafka based Messaging Platform and the underlying cloud infrastructure. , Deploy and manage supporting functionalities for a Kafka based solution (e.g. Schema Registry, Observability tools, etc). , Handling possible incidents and problems at an expert level to guarantee stable operation. , Consultation and collaboration with product teams on best-practice in use and seamless integration of the Platform. , Provide and implement comprehensive tools and documentation for supporting teams. ] Requirements: Kafka, AWS, Terraform, GitLab, Copilot, Python/Bash Additionally: Access to 7N Learning & Development, Private medical care, Life insurance, Sport card, Consultations with career agents and mentors, annual Kick-Off trip, Christmas parties, Summer Olympics sports events, Family picnics.

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