Role Overview
Openkyber is hiring a staff-level Kafka Production Support Engineer. This is a contract hybrid role, based in Alaska. Part of Openkyber's Backend hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Strategic Staffing Solutions is currently looking for a Lead Software Engineer, a W2 contract opportunity with one of our largest clients! This is a W2 contract opportunity, and the candidates should be willing to work on our W2 ONLY, NO C2C/No 1099.
Lead Software Engineer-AI developer Location: Charlotte, NC Type: W2 Contract 9 month contract with potential extension Hybrid-3 days in office
Top Skills: Google ADK, Lang Chain / Lang Graph Lead Software Engineer AI & Workflow Platforms (10+ Years Experience): This role requires a Lead AI Developer who has successfully delivered at least one production-grade agentic AI solution. Deep experience in Python, Lang Chain, and Lang Graph is critical.
Job Description: Our client is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to architect, design, and deliver an enterprise scale servicing and workflow automation platform. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong architectural judgment, and a proven ability to drive engineering excellence across complex distributed systems and AI-driven workflows.
Leadership Expectations
- Mentor and develop junior and mid level engineers
- Uphold engineering discipline, architectural standards, and code quality
- Maintain an outcome driven, delivery focused mindset
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end to end architecture, design, and development of platform components
- Review designs, code, integration patterns, and quality practices
- Build scalable APIs, services, and workflow-driven solutions
- Implement workflow orchestration and task based processing models
- Collaborate closely with product, operations, and architecture teams
- Actively participate in Agile ceremonies and provide technical direction
Required Technical Skills
- Strong expertise in backend engineering and distributed system design
- Advanced proficiency in Python, LangChain, and LangGraph
- Hands-on experience building agentic AI systems; at least one agentic AI project taken to production
- Strong experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases
- Experience building and consuming asynchronous APIs
- Practical experience with MCP, Kafka/queueing systems, and workflow engines
- Familiarity with banking/financial services domains (KYC, onboarding, servicing, etc.)
- Experience designing and deploying microservices architectures
- Exposure to cloud-native environments (container orchestration, CI/CD, observability)
- Understanding of enterprise-grade security, compliance, and scalability requirements
Agile & Delivery Practices
- Demonstrated leadership in Agile delivery environments
- Strong experience with estimation, grooming, and sprint planning
- Ability to guide teams on delivery predictability, velocity, and execution
Preferred / Nice to Have Experience with Google ADK (Agent Developer Kit)
Broader experience across AI system patterns, LLM orchestration, and workflow automation platforms
Beware of scams. S3 never asks for money during its onboarding process.
For applications and inquiries, contact: hirings@openkyber.com
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Kafka Production Support Engineer position at Openkyber?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Openkyber. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Is the Kafka Production Support Engineer role at Openkyber remote or in-office?
This is a hybrid role based in Alaska. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.
What does a Kafka Production Support Engineer at Openkyber earn?
Openkyber has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Kafka Production Support Engineer role at Openkyber posted?
This role was posted on March 17, 2026 (83 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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