Opportunity: Apache/Kafka Integration Developer Contract Duration: Oct 6, 2026 to May 30, 2027 Security Clearance: Secret or higher is required at time of application Who We Are

PLATO is Canada’s largest Indigenous-owned software testing and technology services company. For nearly 30 years, our expert teams have helped our clients deliver reliable products that users enjoy interacting with. Our 100% Canada‑based team brings deep experience in QA, software testing, and IT services, along with a shared commitment to collaboration, mentorship, and continuous improvement. We’re a team that shows up for each other, whether that’s tackling complex client challenges or helping colleagues grow through coaching and knowledge‑sharing. As Canada’s largest Indigenous‑owned software testing company, we’re proud of our roots and our mission to build a stronger, more inclusive technology workforce. At the same time, we warmly welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences who are passionate about quality, teamwork, and making an impact. Job Summary

The

Integration Developer

is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise integration solutions that enable seamless connectivity between applications, platforms, and data sources across the organization. Working closely with

Architecture ,

DevOps , and

Application Development

teams, this role delivers scalable, secure, and reliable integrations using the

Apache/Kafka

stack, supporting API-led, event-driven, and containerized architectures. The successful candidate will play a key role in enabling data exchange, process automation, and system interoperability across a complex enterprise environment. Key Responsibilities

Design and implement enterprise integration solutions using

Apache Camel

( Camel K ,

Camel Quarkus , or

Camel Spring Boot ) and established

Enterprise Integration Patterns (EIP) .

Develop and manage

Apache Kafka





event streaming solutions, including topic design, producer and consumer development, stream processing, and schema management using

Apicurio Registry .

Design, develop, and expose APIs using

Red Hat 3scale API Management .

Deploy, configure, and support integrations running on

Red Hat OpenShift , including administration and optimization of

Red Hat AMQ Streams

and messaging platforms.

Integrate enterprise applications and services using

REST APIs ,

SOAP services , databases,

AMQ Broker/ActiveMQ Artemis , and SaaS platforms.

Develop and maintain automated testing, integration validation, and CI/CD processes using

OpenShift Pipelines (Tekton) ,

Jenkins , and Git-based workflows.

Monitor integration health, performance, and reliability using

Prometheus ,

Grafana ,

Hawtio , and related monitoring tools.

Perform data transformation and mapping activities using

JSON ,

XML ,

Avro , and

XSLT .

Collaborate with Architecture, DevOps, and development teams to ensure integration solutions align with enterprise standards, security requirements and operational objectives.

Participate in

Agile ceremonies , code reviews, technical documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Minimum

3 years of experience

in

Integration Development ,

Middleware Engineering , or a related discipline.

Hands‑on experience developing integration solutions with

Apache Camel , including

Camel K ,

Camel Quarkus , or

Spring Boot

implementations.

Strong knowledge of

Apache Kafka ,



including producers, consumers, event streaming,

Kafka Streams , and schema‑based messaging.

Experience with

Red Hat Integration technologies , including

AMQ Streams ,

Red Hat Fuse , or Camel‑based solutions deployed on

OpenShift .

Proficiency in

Java

and/or

Kotlin ; experience with

Python

is considered an asset.

Experience designing and consuming

REST

and

SOAP

web services, including

OpenAPI/Swagger

specifications.

Strong understanding of integration and messaging formats, including

JSON ,

XML , and

Avro .

Experience deploying and supporting containerized workloads using

Red Hat OpenShift

and/or

Kubernetes .

Familiarity with

Git‑based development workflows ,

CI/CD pipelines , and

DevOps practices .

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross‑functional technical teams.

Work With Us

At PLATO, we believe that excellent work happens when people feel supported, connected, and challenged in the right ways. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where experienced professionals share knowledge, mentor others, and contribute to solving complex, real‑world client projects. We are committed to inclusive hiring practices and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Indigenous peoples. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, we’re here to support you. PLATO respectfully acknowledges that we operate on treaty territories, unceded First Nations and Inuit territories, and within Métis homelands. We honour the long history of these lands and actively work toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non‑Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island.

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📌 Integration Developer- Apache/Kafka stack (Winnipeg)
🏢 PLATO
📍 Winnipeg