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 :

Extensive experience in Confluent Kafka

and

Change Data Capture (CDC) solutions .

Strong expertise in

Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams, and Schema Registry .

Hands-on experience with

CDC tools

such as

Debezium, Oracle GoldenGate, or Qlik Replicate .

Hands on experience on IBM Analytics

Solid understanding of

core banking systems, transactional databases, and financial data flows .

Knowledge of

cloud-based Kafka implementations (AWS MSK, Azure Event Hubs, or Confluent Cloud) .

Proficiency in

SQL and NoSQL databases

(e.g., Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) with CDC configurations.

Strong experience in

event-driven architectures, microservices, and API integrations .

Familiarity with

security protocols, compliance, and data governance

in banking environments.

Excellent

problem-solving, leadership, and stakeholder communication skills .