Job Description

Melbourne, Australia | Posted on 09/08/2026

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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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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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- Configure and support HTTP Sink delivery patterns, payload mapping, retries, and failure handling.
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Responsibility:

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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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Duration: 12 Months, with possible extension

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Eligibility: Australian/NZCitizens/PR Holders only

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