Technology Lead-Kafka, Confluent cloud and Data Integration-UK - London United Kingdom - Careers | Infosys English English French Portuguese Spanish Careers Explore Opportunities Explore Life At Infy Apply now Recruitment fraud alert Explore Opportunities Graduates Experienced Professionals Students/Internships Explore Opportunities by Location Explore Life At Infy About Us Our Culture Voices Infosys Careers Explore Opportunities Jobs in United Kingdom Technology Lead-Kafka, Confluent cloud and Data Integration-UK Technology Lead-Kafka, Confluent cloud and Data Integration-UK Apply now Apply now You have successfully copied the job share URL to clipboard! × Job details Work Location London State / Region / Province London Country United Kingdom Domain Delivery Interest Group Infosys Limited Company ITL UK Requisition ID 140454BR Job description Role – Technology LeadTechnology – Kafka, Confluent cloud and Data IntegrationLocation – UKBusiness Unit – DNAINSCompensation – Competitive (including bonus)Job DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Kafka and Confluent Cloud Specialist to join our team onsite as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and primary technical lead for all data onboarding activities across on-premises and cloud environments. This role demands strong expertise in event streaming platforms, excellent SQL skills, and the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders to ensure smooth data integration and delivery.As a secondary skill, experience with Fivetran, SSIS, ADF or Snowflake will be considered a strong plus.Your roleIn the role of a Data Integration Lead, you will drive the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise-grade data integration solutions, with a strong focus on real-time streaming and cloud-native platforms. You will lead initiatives involving Apache Kafka and Confluent Cloud, enabling scalable, event-driven architectures that support high-throughput, low-latency data movement across systems.You will anchor engagements from requirement gathering and solution architecture to development and deployment, ensuring seamless integration between diverse data sources and targets. Your expertise will guide teams in stream processing, schema evolution, and integration with cloud platforms and enterprise data lakes.As a senior integration specialist, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define integration strategies, enforce data governance, and ensure platform reliability and security. You will also contribute hands-on to building and maintaining robust data pipelines, resolving production issues, and optimizing performance.You will participate in architecture reviews, mentor junior engineers, and promote best practices in data integration, streaming technologies, and cloud-native development. Your leadership will be key in enabling organizations to unlock the value of real-time data, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate digital transformation. ResponsibilitiesAct as the primary technical owner for Kafka and Confluent Cloud implementations.Design, configure, and maintain Kafka clusters, topics, and streaming pipelines.Ensure secure, reliable, and scalable data onboarding from various sources to both on-prem and cloud environments.Develop and optimize SQL queries for data validation, transformation, and integration.Data Engineering capabilities using any of the ETL in Fivetran/Snowflake/ADF/SSIS (any one)Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data ingestion and streaming performance.Serve as the go-to expert for all Kafka and Confluent-related queries and solutions.Collaborate with data engineering teams, architects, and business stakeholders to define onboarding strategies.Provide technical guidance and best practices for event-driven architectures.Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions and mentor team members on streaming technologies.Oversee daily operations for data onboarding and streaming pipelines.Implement monitoring and alerting mechanisms for proactive issue resolution.Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and regulatory standards.Required5+ years of experience in Kafka and Confluent Cloud implementations.Strong proficiency in SQL for data analysis and integration.Hands-on experience with data onboarding in hybrid environments (on-prem & cloud).Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Familiarity with event-driven architecture and streaming best practices.PreferredExperience with Fivetran, SSIS, ADF or Snowflake technologies.Knowledge of ETL processes, data warehousing, and cloud data platforms.Exposure to Azure for cloud-based data solutions.PersonalBesides the professional qualifications of the candidates, we place great importance in addition to various forms personality profile. These include:High analytical skillsHigh customer orientationHigh quality awarenessWhy InfosysInfosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation.With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.“All aspects of employment at Infosys are based on merit, competence and performance. We are committed to embracing diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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