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PRIMUS Global Solutions (PRIMUS UK & Europe)

Solutions Architect

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

Senior

Freelance

05-03-2026

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Skills

Communication Python Java Scala Big Data Splunk CI/CD DevOps Docker Kubernetes Monitoring Problem-solving Architecture apache Analytical Skills Azure AWS cloud platforms GCP CI/CD Pipelines Kafka Prometheus Grafana Flink

Job Specifications

Minimum number of relevant years of experience: 8+ Years

As a Confluent Solution Architect, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable real-time data pipelines and integrations using Kafka and Confluent components. You will collaborate with data engineers, architects, and DevOps teams to deliver robust streaming solutions.

Mandatory skills:

8+ years of hands-on experience with Kafka (any distribution:

8+ open-source, Confluent, Cloudera, AWS MSK, etc.)

Strong proficiency in Java, Python, or Scala Solid understanding of event-driven architecture and data streaming patterns Experience deploying Kafka on cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities

Desired skills*

Candidates with experience in Confluent Kafka and its ecosystem will be given preference:

Experience with Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams, KSQL, Schema Registry, REST Proxy, Confluent Control Center
Hands-on with Confluent Cloud services, including ksqlDB Cloud and Apache Flink
Familiarity with Stream Governance, Data Lineage, Stream Catalog, Audit Logs, RBAC Confluent certifications (Developer, Administrator, or Flink Developer)
Experience with Confluent Platform, Confluent Cloud managed services, multi-cloud deployments, and Confluent for Kubernetes
Knowledge of data mesh architectures, KRaft migration, and modern event streaming patterns Exposure to monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk)
Experience with data lakes, data warehouses, or big data ecosystems

Personal:

High analytical skills

A high degree of initiative and flexibility High customer orientation High quality awareness Excellent verbal and written communication skills

About the Company

Founded in 2002, PRIMUS Global Solutions is a premier provider of enterprise-grade IT Solutions and strategic Talent Delivery services. Headquarters for Europe in London, UK with global delivery hubs in the US, UK, Germany, Poland, Sweden and India, we empower organisations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and India. With 23+ years of experience, we support 400+ global clients with a delivery force of 3,000+ skilled professionals, combining deep domain knowledge, emerging tech, and agile execution. Core Expe... Know more