Role: Confluent Solution ArchitectLocation: Milan, Italy - HybridEmployment: ContractSkills:- 6+ years of hands‑on experience with Apache Kafka (any distribution: 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#J-18808-Ljbffr