Platform Engineer focusing on Apache Kafka | Platform Engineer - Schwerpunkt Apache Kafka (m/w/d)

Job Summary

As a Platform Engineer at Die Techniker, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Germany's leading health insurance provider by building and scaling their Internal Development Platform. Your daily responsibilities will center on the on-premise operation and continuous development of a central Apache Kafka infrastructure, which serves as the backbone for communication across their software ecosystem. You will support software developers in implementing Kafka-based systems, integrate these services into the developer platform using tools like Backstage and OpenShift, and help define 'Golden Paths' for efficient software delivery. This role is highly attractive for those seeking a balance between innovation and stability, offering a 35.5-hour work week, significant remote work flexibility, and the chance to work with modern cloud-native technologies like Kubernetes and ArgoCD within a large-scale enterprise environment serving over 12 million customers.