Kafka & Flink Data Engineer

Recruiter:

PBT Group

Job Ref:

3103208577

Date posted:

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer with a strong background in building and optimising data processing systems. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in distributed data processing, event streaming, and modern data architecture design.

Technical Requirements:

Strong experience in Apache Flink for real-time stream processing
Proficiency in Apache Kafka for event-driven data pipelines
Experience with Spring Boot (microservices development and integration)
Solid understanding of data integration, data modelling, and data quality principles
Strong development background in Python, Java, or Scala
Hands-on experience working within cloud or containerised environments (e.g., AWS, Kubernetes, Docker advantageous)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git, Jenkins, etc.)
Good understanding of relational and non-relational databases

Soft Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Collaborative and proactive approach within agile teams
Good communication and documentation skills
Ability to adapt to fast-changing technology environments

Deliverables:

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance data pipelines and streaming solutions
Integrate and optimise data flows across multiple systems
Ensure scalability, reliability, and security of data processing frameworks
Collaborate with architects and data teams to deliver robust data solutions

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