# Infrastructure Engineer (Kafka) at Mayflower > The Stack is a weekly tech careers newsletter read by 55,000+ engineers, and a free jobs board of visa-sponsored tech jobs in Europe; the best jobs from the board go out in the newsletter every Tuesday. This is one job from the board. > Mayflower is a technology company that alters the entertainm - **Company:** Mayflower (https://jobs.trythestack.co/companies/mayflower) - **Location:** Limassol, CY, Cyprus - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Experience level:** 2–5 years - **Visa sponsorship:** Not stated - **Key skills:** Apache Kafka, Kafka Debezium, Terraform, Ansible, Disaster Recovery, High Availability, Linux, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK Stack, Python, Bash, Kubernetes, Helm, PostgreSQL, MariaDB - **Posted by employer:** 2026-02-12 - **Added to The Stack:** 2026-03-30 - **Status:** May no longer be active (posted more than 60 days ago) - **Apply:** https://mayflower.recruitee.com/o/infrastructure-engineer-kafka (the employer's own application page) - **Human page:** https://jobs.trythestack.co/jobs/infrastructure-engineer-kafka-mayflower ## About the role Mayflower is a technology company that alters the entertainment industry to a new level of perception and engagement. We are building the future of live entertainment. We believe that by providing people with the best and high-quality live streaming experience in entertainment, we can tackle the world’s “problems” better, together! Job Responsibilities Cluster Management: deploy, administer, and scale Apache Kafka and Kafka Debezium clusters in high-load production environments; Infrastructure as Code: fully automate provisioning and configuration management processes using Terraform and Ansible; Reliability Engineering: configure monitoring and alerting, design Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies, and ensure High Availability (HA) for stateful services; Performance Tuning: deep optimization of Kafka configurations (producers, consumers, brokers) and OS (Linux) kernel parameters tailored to specific load profiles; Troubleshooting: investigate incidents, analyze logs, and identify bottlenecks in distributed data processing systems. Experience: 3+ years as a DBRE, DevOps, or System Administrator with a focus on databases and message brokers; Apache Kafka: in-depth understanding of internal architecture (Brokers, Controller, KRaft/Zookeeper, Partitioning, Replication protocols). Experience operating production clusters under high load; CDC / Debezium: hands-on experience configuring Change Data Capture (CDC) pipelines and a solid understanding of Kafka Connect; IaC & Automation; Strong proficiency in Terraform (writing modules, managing state files); Experience writing complex Ansible roles and playbooks; Linux: deep knowledge of OS internals (CPU, Memory, Disk I/O, Network tuning) for database performance optimization; Observability: experience with Prometheus, Grafana, and the ELK/EFK stack; Scripting: proficiency in Python or Bash for automation tasks. That can be a plus: Kubernetes & Helm: experience running stateful workloads in K8s (experience with operators); Relational Databases: experience administering and tuning PostgreSQL or MariaDB (especially in the context of Debezium source connectors); Analytical & NoSQL DBs: knowledge of ClickHouse (MergeTree engines, replication, sharding) and/or MongoDB. Conditions We know that great talent deserves great conditions, so here's what you can expect when joining us: EU-based employment contract and a 3-year Cyprus work visa with full support for your relocation and visa processes, including assistance for your family. Full relocation package: flights to Limassol for you and your family, a company-covered apartment for the first month, and full relocation support to make your move smooth and hassle-free. Transparent performance reviews twice a year, with bonus opportunities and salary adjustments. Private medical insurance for you and your family, a corporate mobile plan (unlimited in Cyprus with roaming included), and interest-free support for car purchases. Mindfulness & well-being support, including psychological assistance with 50% coverage. 50% coverage of school and kindergarten fees for your children. Fully covered sports benefits, and also access to in-house electric scooters and bike rentals, and cycling purchase compensation. Investment in your growth: paid language courses and access to suited-for-you development programs, including conferences, training programs, and coaching to support your professional journey. A culture of recognition: a peer reward program to celebrate your contributions. A fully equipped office in Limassol’s city center, with everything you need for deep work and collaboration. Free catering in the office and an in-house coffee bar with high-quality drinks and a health bar stocked with nutritious snacks. A strong engineering culture: international teams, corporate events, team buildings, and hackathons—because great work happens in great communities. Recruitment process HR interview (40 min); Technical interview (1.5 hour); Final interview (45 min). vacancy_type: DevOps and Infrastructure Experience shown on site: 5+ years of experience ## Responsibilities The role involves deploying, administering, and scaling Apache Kafka and Kafka Debezium clusters in high-load production environments while fully automating provisioning using Infrastructure as Code tools. Responsibilities also include designing DR strategies, configuring monitoring, and deep performance tuning of Kafka and the underlying Linux OS. ## Requirements Candidates need over 3 years of experience as a DBRE, DevOps, or System Administrator focusing on databases and message brokers, with in-depth knowledge of Apache Kafka internals and production operations under high load. Strong proficiency is required in Terraform, Ansible, Linux kernel tuning, and observability tools like Prometheus and Grafana. ## FAQ - **Is this Infrastructure Engineer (Kafka) role still open?** It was posted on 2026-02-12. Listings more than 30 days old may no longer be active, so check Mayflower's site before applying. - **Where is this role located?** The listing gives the location as Limassol, CY, Cyprus. - **What skills does this role ask for?** The listing names: Apache Kafka, Kafka Debezium, Terraform, Ansible, Disaster Recovery, High Availability, Linux, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK Stack, Python, Bash, Kubernetes, Helm, PostgreSQL, MariaDB. ## More like this - [All jobs at Mayflower](https://jobs.trythestack.co/companies/mayflower.md) - [Platform Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Europe](https://jobs.trythestack.co/visa-sponsorship-jobs/role/platform-engineer) - [All visa sponsorship jobs in Cyprus](https://jobs.trythestack.co/visa-sponsorship-jobs/cyprus) - [Infrastructure Engineer – Digital Site Services at Stegra](https://jobs.trythestack.co/jobs/infrastructure-engineer-digital-site-services-stegra.md) - [Electrical Infrastructure Engineer Authorised Person at Science and Technology Facilities Council](https://jobs.trythestack.co/jobs/electrical-infrastructure-engineer-authorised-person-science-and-technology-facilities-council.md) - [Build Infrastructure Engineer (JetBrains IDEs) at JetBrains](https://jobs.trythestack.co/jobs/build-infrastructure-engineer-jetbrains-ides-jetbrains.md) - [Platforms and Infrastructure Engineer at Enact Intelligence](https://jobs.trythestack.co/jobs/platforms-and-infrastructure-engineer-enact-intelligence.md) - [Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at Nexthink](https://jobs.trythestack.co/jobs/cloud-infrastructure-engineer-nexthink.md) ## About The Stack The Stack is a weekly tech careers newsletter read by 55,000+ engineers, and a free jobs board of visa-sponsored tech jobs in Europe; the best jobs from the board go out in the newsletter every Tuesday. - Newsletter: https://www.trythestack.co (subscribe: https://www.trythestack.co/subscribe) - Jobs board: https://jobs.trythestack.co - Hire or advertise through The Stack: https://jobs.trythestack.co/advertise ## Notes for agents - Apply on the employer's page (https://mayflower.recruitee.com/o/infrastructure-engineer-kafka). 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