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About the Role:

We are seeking a talented and experienced Kafka developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be involved in designing, developing, and maintaining real-time data streaming pipelines using Apache Kafka. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that are robust, scalable, and secure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and development: Create and maintain high-throughput, low-latency data streaming applications and pipelines using Kafka.
• Cluster Management: Set up, configure, and manage Kafka clusters, topics, and brokers to ensure high availability and scalability.
• Integration: Connect Kafka with other data sources, systems, and processing frameworks using tools like Kafka Connect.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor, tune, and optimize cluster performance to meet business requirements.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues related to Kafka applications, performance, and reliability.
• Security: Implement and maintain security best practices for data integrity and confidentiality within Kafka ecosystems.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams (e.g., software engineers, DevOps) to align on technical requirements and deliver solutions.

This is a hybrid role in Nashville, TN and will require 3 days per week in the office.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years work experience). If Associate's Degree, must have equivalent minimum 6 years work experience.
• A minimum of one year of experience in Core Kafka, deep knowledge of Kafka architecture, features, and components like Kafka Streams, ZooKeeper, and Schema Registry.
• A minimum of one year of experience in programming, proficiency in languages like Java or Scala for developing Kafka-based applications and microservices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in databases and data warehousing with related technologies like PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, or Snowflake can be beneficial.
• Experience in understanding of distributed computing principles and how to build fault-tolerant systems.
• Experience in Kubernetes
• Experience in Cloud Platform and cloud services is a plus, especially for roles involving AWS or other cloud-native solutions.

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
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Role Location                                    Annual Salary Range

California                                           $54,900 to $150,400

Cleveland                                            $50,800 to $120,300

Colorado                                            $54,900 to $129,900

District of Columbia                         $58,400 to $138,300

Illinois                                                 $50,800 to $129,900

Maryland                                           $54,900 to $129,900

Massachusetts                                  $54,900 to $138,300

Minnesota                                         $54,900 to $129,900

New York/New Jersey                    $50,800 to $150,400

Washington                                      $58,400 to $138,300

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