Middleware Operations Engineer (Kafka/Qlik/Cloudera)

Lisbon, Lisbon, pt on site Until 8/22/2026 3+ years exp First posted May 14, 2026 Last posted May 14, 2026
Job description

Inetum is a global leader in IT services, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to our clients. We are committed to fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that values diversity, where creativity and collaboration can thrive. We are present in 19 countries and have more than 28,000 employees worldwide.

If you are looking for a dynamic, innovative, and technology-driven company, Inetum is the place for you! Come be part of Inetum!

We are looking for a Middleware Operations Engineer to join a dynamic team supporting critical data platforms in a production environment. This role focuses on ensuring the stability and performance of Kafka and Qlik Replicate platforms, contributing to operational excellence and incident resolution within a demanding and regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support daily operations of Kafka and Qlik Replicate platforms
  • Monitor production environments and ensure system availability and performance
  • Troubleshoot incidents and perform root cause analysis
  • Handle service requests, standard changes, and operational tasks
  • Work within an L2 support model with a high level of autonomy
  • Analyze logs and use monitoring tools to identify and resolve issues
  • Maintain operational documentation and follow best practices
  • Collaborate with internal teams, ensuring clear communication and quality handovers
  • Contribute to strengthening Qlik operational capabilities and Kafka production support
  • Gradually develop understanding of Cloudera platform dependencies

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in production support, middleware operations, or platform operations
  • Experience in banking or other critical production environments
  • Proven experience with Kafka administration or support
  • Hands-on experience with Qlik Replicate or similar CDC/replication tools
  • Good understanding of incident management, monitoring, and operational procedures
  • Knowledge of Linux systems and log analysis
  • Experience working in L2 support environments with autonomy

Nice to Have

  • Exposure to Cloudera environments
  • Knowledge of database replication concepts

Additional Requirements

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Experience with ticketing and incident management tools
  • Proficiency in English (C1 mandatory)
  • Basic proficiency in French (A1 mandatory)

 

About this role

Summary

Support and troubleshoot Kafka and Qlik platforms in critical production environments

Job title

Middleware Operations Engineer (Kafka/Qlik/Cloudera)

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

it services

Location requirements

Lisbon, Portugal; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

kafka administrationqlik replicatelinuxincident managementlog analysis

Preferred skills

clouderadatabase replicationfrench

Specializations

kafkaqlikclouderacdcplatform support
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lisbon, Portugal

On-site City