Kafka Tester

Skill: Kafka Tester

• Must Have Technical/Functional Skills:

• Apache Kafka: Deep understanding of Kafka's architecture, components, and functionality.

• SQL: Experience with No SQL database for data validation and debugging. Experience with Mongo DB needed.

• ETL: Experience with ETL processes and data warehousing concepts.

• Test Automation: Experience in developing and maintaining automated tests for data pipelines using Karate

• Data Analysis: Ability to analyze data, identify issues, and propose solutions.

• Communication: Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for working with development teams.

• Roles & Responsibilities:

• Data Pipeline Testing: Designing and executing test cases for ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) workflows and data validation, focusing on both batch and streaming data.

• Data Validation: Validating data ingestion, transformation, and loading processes within Kafka, ensuring data quality, consistency, and completeness across systems.

• Kafka Expertise: Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka for data streaming validation, including working with producers, consumers, and understanding Kafka's architecture and concepts.

• Scripting and Automation: Proficiency in Python or other scripting languages for automating testing of data pipelines and maintaining test scripts.

• Issue Resolution: Collaborating with developers to identify, analyze, and resolve data issues, performing root cause analysis, and proposing solutions.

• Performance Testing: Evaluating the performance and scalability of Kafka-based systems, ensuring they can handle the expected data volume and throughput.

• Agile/Scrum: Understanding and working within Agile/Scrum methodologies and participating in testing activities within the development lifecycle.

• Data Warehousing: Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and cloud data platforms is often a plus.

Salary Range - $100,000-$120,000 a year

TCS Employee Benefits Summary:

Discretionary Annual Incentive.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.

Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.

Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Role: Engineer

Desired skills: Kafka

Qualifications: BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

• Experience: 6 - 14 Years

• Job function: TECHNOLOGY

• Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Salary range: $100,000–$120,000

Apply by: 2026-08-07 00:00:00