Job Description
Role: Kafka Technical Consultant
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Location: Melbourne, VIC Experience:8+ years
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Eligibility: Australian PRs & Citizens only. No sponsorship provided
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Job Description
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Develop custom integration code using Java / Spring Boot for source system connectivity where managed connectors are not applicable.
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Build and maintain Kafka producers / consumers, topic integration logic, and event-driven services on Confluent Cloud / NGIP.
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Develop and maintain Flink SQL / stream processing logic for transformation, enrichment, validation, routing, and de-duplication.
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Implement integration with Schema Registry, topic schemas, and message validation controls.
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Support HTTP/API-based integrations through Kong Gateway for NGIP to target application communication.
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Configure and support HTTP Sink delivery patterns, payload mapping, retries, and failure handling.
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Perform unit / component testing for custom code, Flink jobs, and interface logic.
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Support SIT, pipeline testing, defect fixing, replay, and root-cause analysis during test execution.
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Support E2E testing with downstream teams and resolve integration issues across connectors, transformations, APIs, and Kafka topics.
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Work with GitLab CI/CD pipelines for build, deployment, regression automation, and release support.
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Desired Competencies
(Technical/Behavioral
Competency)
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Must-Have:
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Develop custom integration code using Java / Spring Boot for source system connectivity where managed connectors are not applicable.
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Build and maintain Kafka producers / consumers,



topic integration logic, and event-driven services on Confluent Cloud / NGIP.
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Develop and maintain Flink SQL / stream processing logic for transformation, enrichment, validation, routing, and de-duplication.
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Implement integration with Schema Registry, topic schemas, and message validation controls.
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Support HTTP/API-based integrations through Kong Gateway for NGIP to target application communication.
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Configure and support HTTP Sink delivery patterns, payload mapping, retries, and failure handling.
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Perform unit / component testing for custom code, Flink jobs, and interface logic.
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Support SIT, pipeline testing, defect fixing, replay, and root-cause analysis during test execution.
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Support E2E testing with downstream teams and resolve integration issues across connectors, transformations, APIs, and Kafka topics.
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Work with GitLab CI/CD pipelines for build, deployment, regression automation, and release support.
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Skills
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Java, Spring Boot
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Apache Kafka / Confluent Cloud
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Kafka Connect
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Flink SQL / stream processing
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Schema Registry
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REST / API integration
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Kong Gateway
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GitLab CI/CD
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Unit testing, SIT support, E2E support
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Positive-to-Have
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Confluent Certified
Developer/Administrator
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Experience with stream governance, RBAC, and tiered storage
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Background in data engineering, ETL, or microservices architecture
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Familiarity with traditional messaging systems and data warehouses
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Experience in Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
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📌 Kafka Technical Consultant + Java - Melbourne (Victoria)
🏢 The HR Ally
📍 Victoria