Senior System Analyst

Role Overview :

A leading bank in the UAE is seeking an experienced Confluent Change Data Capture (CDC) System Analyst / Tech lead to implement real-time data streaming solutions. The role involves implementing robust CDC frameworks using Confluent Kafka , ensuring seamless data integration between core banking systems and analytics platforms. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in event-driven architectures, CDC technologies, and cloud-based data solutions .

Key Responsibilities :

• Implement Confluent Kafka-based CDC solutions to support real-time data movement across banking systems.
• Implement event-driven and microservices-based data solutions for enhanced scalability, resilience, and performance .
• Integrate CDC pipelines with core banking applications, databases, and enterprise systems .
• Ensure data consistency, integrity, and security , adhering to banking compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS).
• Lead the adoption of Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams, and Schema Registry for real-time data processing.
• Optimize data replication, transformation, and enrichment using CDC tools like Debezium, GoldenGate, or Qlik Replicate .
• Collaborate with Infra team, data engineers, DevOps teams, and business stakeholders to align data streaming capabilities with business objectives.
• Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting, performance tuning, and capacity planning for CDC architectures.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and drive innovation in real-time banking data solutions .

Required Skills & Qualifications :