Our client, a leader in the technology sector, is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to join their team. As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will be part of the Engineering Department supporting various technical initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative mindset which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Title:** Senior Platform Engineer **Location:** Concord, CA **Pay Range: $100/Hour** **What's the Job?** + Design and implement scalable, fault-tolerant streaming data platforms using Apache Kafka and Apache Flink. + Lead architectural decisions and define best practices for real-time data processing and delivery. + Develop and maintain self-service infrastructure patterns and tools to enable internal teams to consume, process, and produce streaming data effectively. + Optimize system performance, reliability, and observability in a Kubernetes-based environment. + Drive infrastructure as code practices and automate deployment workflows using tools like Terraform, Helm, and CI/CD pipelines. **What's Needed?** + 7+ years of experience in backend/platform engineering with a strong focus on distributed systems. + Deep expertise in Apache Kafka (including Kafka Streams, Connect) and Apache Flink (DataStream API, state management, CEP, etc.). + Hands-on experience running and managing workloads in Kubernetes. + Solid experience with cloud-native technologies and services in AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure. + Strong programming skills in Java, Scala, or Python. **What's in it for me?** + Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions. + Collaborative and inclusive work environment. + Professional growth and development opportunities. + Chance to mentor junior engineers and shape the technical roadmap. + Engagement with diverse teams across the organization. **Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:** + Dental Plan + Vision Plan + Health Savings Account + 401(k), Plus Match + Weekly Pay If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.