Lead Kafka Consultant (m/f/d)

Join us in a large-scale data integration initiative for a leading organization in the financial services sector. The focus of this role is the design and implementation of data pipelines that connect multiple source systems with a modern Snowflake-based data platform. In addition, you take a coordinating role within the data integration workstream and help align delivery across distributed teams. The project is based in the DACH region and aims to build a unified data foundation for the entire bank.

• Implementing: You contribute to the implementation of data integration pipelines using Apache Kafka and Flink, connecting multiple source systems to a Snowflake-based data platform.
  
• Coordinating: In your role, you coordinate nearshore resources within the data integration workstream and help ensure consistent delivery across teams.
  
• Aligning: You act as a key interface between onshore and nearshore colleagues and support the alignment of technical implementation and delivery priorities.
  
• Collaborating: You work closely with stakeholders in the DACH region and contribute to the successful execution of integration activities in a complex project environment.

• Kafka Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Apache Kafka in development and integration projects.
  
• Data Integration: Proven experience in building and implementing data pipelines and integration solutions for complex data platform environments.
  
• Coordination: Experience acting as a bridge between onshore and nearshore teams, ideally with coordination or workstream responsibility.
  
• Language Skills: Very good English skills (C1 level) are required. Good German skills are needed to communicate effectively with customers and nearshore coordinators.
• Industry Experience: Experience in financial services or regulated environments is beneficial.
• Mobility: Occasional trips to Germany will be required for team and project meetings.

Your Personality

• Structured: You bring clarity into complex integration landscapes and ensure structured execution across teams.
  
• Collaborative: Working across onshore and nearshore teams comes naturally to you, and you know how to align different stakeholders.
  
• Responsible: You take ownership for coordination topics and ensure reliable delivery within the integration workstream.

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• Community & team culture:

  Experience events with us that connect and are fun – from relaxed get-togethers to structured team-building sessions. We believe that strong teams grow through shared moments.

• Flexible working & work-life balance:

  Work where and how it suits you: At home, in the office, or on the road at a workation. Our flexible working hours provide you with maximum flexibility while ensuring there's always some overlap with the project's core working hours.

• Health & well-being:

  At x1F, your well-being truly matters. Across our Nearshore locations, we offer a variety of benefits designed to support you – both personally and professionally.

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• Professional Development:

  We offer all employees access to LinkedIn Learning, enabling you to learn flexibly and continuously. In addition, targeted development programs support your career growth.