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Join to apply for the Senior Data Platform Engineer (Kafka AWS Observability)_Remote_ONLY ON W2 role at Chelsoft Solutions Co. 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Senior Data Platform Engineer (Kafka AWS Observability)_Remote_ONLY ON W2 role at Chelsoft Solutions Co. Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job Title: Senior Data Platform Engineer (Kafka + AWS + Observability) Location: Remote Citizenship: U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders preferred Overview We are seeking a Senior Data Platform Engineer to join our team in building the next-generation Enterprise Integration Data-as-a-Platform (TaaP) initiative. This role is a conversion from a Solution Architect position to a hands-on senior engineer , emphasizing deep technical delivery and system-level thinking. The ideal candidate will have strong Kafka experience , deep knowledge of AWS (RDS & DynamoDB) , hands-on use of observability tools , and a proven background in platform automation . In this role, you'll contribute directly to the development of scalable, high-performance enterprise APIs and events , enabling reliable and transparent data integration pipelines across the organization. Key Responsibilities: Solution Engineering & Platform Development Design and develop core software aligned with enterprise integration goals Architect and implement data streaming, caching, and processing pipelines using Kafka and AWS Build APIs and events that are highly available, resilient, and scalable Lead and contribute to the delivery of outcomes using modern DevOps practices Cloud Infrastructure & Automation Manage cloud-native resources including AWS RDS, DynamoDB, and networking components Automate infrastructure with Terraform and integrate deployments with CI/CD pipelines Apply Infrastructure-as-Code and GitOps principles to daily operations Observability & Resilience Implement observability tooling using Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, etc. Ensure systems are measurable, debuggable, and maintainable Use logs, metrics, and traces to proactively monitor platform health and performance Collaboration & Coaching Participate in design discussions, product planning, and cross-team initiatives Share technical expertise and coach junior developers Collaborate with platform, API, and product teams to integrate TaaP capabilities Engineering Culture Contribute to defining engineering standards, patterns, and practices Participate in hiring processes, mentoring, and continuous improvement Drive a strong DevOps mindset and platform ownership within the team Required Skills & Experience 7+ years in engineering roles with enterprise-grade system delivery Expert-level experience with Apache Kafka (setup, scaling, and operations) Deep hands-on expertise in AWS RDS and DynamoDB Proficiency in observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus, CloudWatch, ELK, etc.) Strong experience in platform automation (Terraform, CI/CD with GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps) Solid grasp of microservices architecture and event-driven systems Familiarity with caching strategies, data hydration pipelines, and enterprise integration concepts Demonstrated ability to work independently and drive solutions from concept to implementation Sound knowledge of SDLC, version control, system design, and secure architecture Strong analytical, debugging, and performance tuning skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience Bonus Skills Experience with enterprise data caching frameworks Familiarity with data mesh or distributed data ownership models Knowledge of Azure infrastructure and Databricks, though not required Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Chelsoft Solutions Co. by 2x Get notified about new Platform Engineer jobs in Minneapolis, MN . 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