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Technical Lead - Kafka

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Wipro

Jersey City, NJ (In Person)

$103,532 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 6 days ago (Updated 5 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/22/2026

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Job Title:
Technical Lead -
Kafka City:
Jersey City State/Province:
New Jersey Posting Start Date:
5/20/26 Wipro Limited (
NYSE:
WIT, BSE
507685,
NSE:
WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients' most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com.
Job Description:
Job Description Role:
Technical Lead -
Kafka Location:
Pennington, NJ (3 Days Onsite/week)
Job Description:
We are actively seeking a talented and motivated Sr. Real time Data Engineer/ Feature Lead to join our dynamic and energetic team. As a key contributor to our agile scrum teams, you will collaborate closely with the Customer Insights team. We are looking for a candidate who can showcase strong technical expertise in Real-time data processing technologies like Kafka/KStreams, and NoSQL databases such as Redis. The ideal candidate excels at collaborating with both onshore and offshore team members. While functioning as an individual contributor for one or more teams, the Senior Data Engineer will also have the opportunity to lead and take responsibility for end-to-end solution design and delivery, based on the scale of implementation and required skillsets.
Required Skills:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Science or Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of industry experience, with at least 3 years focused on hands-on work in Big Data and real-time data processing technologies. Proficiency in real-time streaming technologies like Kafka (KStreams, KTable) Strong knowledge of NoSQL databases like Redis, MongoDB, or HBase. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Scala, Java, and Bash/Shell Scripting. Excellent problem-solving abilities and the capability to deliver effective solutions for business-critical applications. Strong understanding of distributed systems, data partitioning, and fault-tolerant architectures.
Mandatory Skills:
Hadoop Cloudera .
Experience:
5-8 Years . The expected compensation for this role ranges from $60,000 to $135,000 . Final compensation will depend on various factors, including your geographical location, minimum wage obligations, skills, and relevant experience. Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro's standard benefits including a full range of medical and dental benefits options, disability insurance, paid time off (inclusive of sick leave), other paid and unpaid leave options. Applicants are advised that employment in some roles may be conditioned on successful completion of a post-offer drug screening, subject to applicable state law. Wipro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applications from veterans and people with disabilities are explicitly welcome. Reinvent your world. We are building a modern Wipro. We are an end-to-end digital transformation partner with the boldest ambitions. To realize them, we need people inspired by reinvention. Of yourself, your career, and your skills. We want to see the constant evolution of our business and our industry. It has always been in our DNA - as the world around us changes, so do we. Join a business powered by purpose and a place that empowers you to design your own reinvention. Apply now Apply Now Start applying with LinkedIn Start Please wait... Information at a Glance Get Job Alerts Receive notifications when we have open roles and get other relevant career news Register > Join Us Explore open roles that match your interests and skills Search Jobs >