Apache Kafka is a distributed event store and stream-processing platform. It is an open-source system developed by the Apache Software Foundation written in Java and Scala. The project aims to provide a unified, high-throughput, low-latency platform for handling real-time data feeds. Kafka can connect to external systems via Kafka Connect, and provides the Kafka Streams libraries for stream processing applications. Kafka uses a binary TCP-based protocol that is optimized for efficiency and relies on a "message set" abstraction that naturally groups messages together to reduce the overhead of the network roundtrip. This "leads to larger network packets, larger sequential disk operations, contiguous memory blocks [...] which allows Kafka to turn a bursty stream of random message writes into linear writes."

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50 jobs · 38 companies · last seen 10 July 2026

There are currently 50 open roles in Berlin that mention Apache Kafka, posted by 38 companies. It frequently pairs with Python, AWS, SQL. Seen most in Data Engineer (35% of their roles) and Leadership (5% of their roles) and Analytics Engineer (5% of their roles).

Frequently asked questions
How many Apache Kafka jobs are available in Berlin right now?
There are currently 50 open roles in Berlin that mention Apache Kafka, posted by 38 companies. The board is refreshed multiple times a day — more frequently during Berlin working hours — so new roles can appear throughout the day.
Which companies in Berlin are hiring for Apache Kafka?
Companies currently listing the most Apache Kafka roles include: ClickHouse, FREE NOW, Snowflake, Zendesk, FlixMobility.
What skills pair well with Apache Kafka?
Employers who ask for Apache Kafka also frequently require: Python (72%), AWS (60%), SQL (58%), LLM (50%), Agentic AI (46%).
In which Berlin job roles is Apache Kafka most in demand?
Based on current listings, Apache Kafka appears most in: Data Engineer (35%), Leadership (5%), Analytics Engineer (5%) roles.

By job family

% of open roles in each family that mention Apache Kafka

  • Data Engineer 35% (31/88)
  • Leadership 5% (7/155)
  • Analytics Engineer 5% (1/19)
  • AI/ML 4% (9/214)
  • Data Analyst 1% (1/77)
  • Other 1% (1/69)

By company

Top companies looking for Apache Kafka

  • ClickHouse ClickHouse 3
  • FREE NOW FREE NOW 3
  • Snowflake Snowflake 3
  • Zendesk Zendesk 2
  • FlixMobility FlixMobility 2
  • Nelly Solutions Nelly Solutions 2
  • Upvest Upvest 2
  • Schwarz Digits Schwarz Digits 2
  • mobile.de mobile.de 2
  • Other (29 companies) 29

Open roles mentioning Apache Kafka

Zendesk

Zendesk

Senior AI Data Engineer

Hybrid
Data Engineer Fresh
10 Jul
Talon.One
Data Engineer
9 Jul
ClickHouse
Data Engineer
9 Jul
ClickHouse
Data Engineer
9 Jul
ClickHouse
Data Engineer
9 Jul
Entyre GmbH

Entyre GmbH

Senior Data Engineer (m/f/d)

Hybrid
Data Engineer Fresh
9 Jul
Trade Republic

Trade Republic

Senior Kafka Platform Engineer

Hybrid
Data Engineer
8 Jul
Delivery Hero
Data Engineer
6 Jul
Zendesk
AI/ML
3 Jul
HiveMQ

HiveMQ

Director of Product Management - Data Streaming

€120k–€154k/yr Remote
Leadership
1 Jul
FREE NOW
Leadership
26 Jun
Integrity Next
Data Analyst
23 Jun
emnify
Data Engineer
22 Jun
Snowflake
Data Engineer
19 Jun
Snowflake
Data Engineer
16 Jun
FlixMobility
Data Engineer
15 Jun
Nelly Solutions

Nelly Solutions

Senior Data Engineer

Hybrid
Data Engineer
12 Jun
Statista
Leadership
12 Jun
Upvest
Data Engineer
12 Jun
AutoScout24
Other
12 Jun
FREE NOW
AI/ML
9 Jun
FREE NOW
Analytics Engineer
9 Jun
GALVANY
Data Engineer
9 Jun
FlixMobility
Data Engineer
8 Jun
JTL-Software

JTL-Software

AI Tech Lead (f/m/d)

Leadership
5 Jun
Leadfeeder
Data Engineer
5 Jun
Scalable Capital

Scalable Capital

(Senior) Data Engineer (m/f/x)

Hybrid
Data Engineer
2 Jun
Snowflake
Data Engineer
2 Jun
Upvest
Leadership
2 Jun
GotPhoto
Leadership
2 Jun
Traffic Label

Traffic Label

Data Engineer

Remote
Data Engineer
18 May
adsquare
Data Engineer
7 May
Keyrock

Keyrock

Senior Data Engineer

Remote
Data Engineer
28 Apr
Superhuman

Superhuman

Data Engineer

Hybrid
Data Engineer
28 Apr
Nelly Solutions

Nelly Solutions

Senior AI Engineer

Hybrid
AI/ML
19 Mar
ParshipMeet Group
Data Engineer
20 Nov
Personio
Data Engineer
13 Nov
mobile.de

mobile.de

Data Engineer (d/f/m)

Hybrid
Data Engineer
Aircall
Data Engineer
TrustYou

TrustYou

Senior Data Engineer

Remote
Data Engineer
Pipedrive
AI/ML