Messaging Platform Engineer (Kafka) | Kaunas/Vilnius

We are looking for a Messaging Platform Engineer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and maintain Kafka event streaming clusters to support real-time data flows.
• Operate and support AMQ Enterprise Messaging infrastructure for reliable message delivery.
• Manage API Management platforms to enable secure, governed API-driven integrations.
• Ensure 24x7 availability and performance of messaging and event infrastructure.
• Monitor message flows, queues, and topics, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
• Support application teams in designing event-driven and API integration patterns.
• Implement security, access control, and governance for messaging and API platforms.
• Respond to and resolve incidents affecting messaging services.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong hands-on experience with Apache Kafka and enterprise messaging systems (e.g., IBM MQ / AMQ).
• Experience with API Management platforms and API gateway concepts.
• Understanding of event-driven architecture and integration patterns.
• Experience monitoring and tuning message throughput and latency.
• Scripting/automation skills for operational tasks.
• Strong troubleshooting skills within a 24x7 operational environment.

We offer:

• Encouraging working atmosphere, engaging activities, and extra benefits (e.g., additional medical insurance (covers gym subscription), team events, outreach activities, and others).
• Hybrid work model (work from the Vilnius or Kaunas office 3 times per week).
• Open, modern, and ergonomic work environment when working from the office with a multicultural community.
• Opportunity to grow both professionally and personally and continuously develop within the domain.