Integration Engineer – Kafka / Java / Python

Ampstek is hiring a Data Integration Engineer for our client Tech Mahindra, supporting a leading private bank in Geneva, Switzerland.

• Location: Geneva, Switzerland – Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
• Type: Permanent, Full-time
• Language: English (Advanced)
• Start: Immediate / short notice

About the Role

You will design, build and support enterprise integration solutions in a modern banking environment built on Kafka, APIs, microservices and OpenShift, while using AI tools to accelerate development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and support integration solutions using Python, Java and SQL Server
• Implement and manage real-time data streaming solutions using Kafka
• Manage and optimise APIs through API Management Platforms (ideally Gravitee)
• Deploy, monitor and maintain integration components in OpenShift environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable integration solutions
• Ensure solutions meet security, regulatory and performance standards
• Troubleshoot complex integration issues and guide junior team members
• Maintain documentation for integration processes, workflows and standards
• Use AI tools (including vibe coding approaches) to accelerate development, testing, documentation and log/incident analysis

Required Skills & Experience

• 5 years' hands-on experience in application integration, preferably in banking or financial services
• Strong proficiency in Python and Java for integration development
• Advanced SQL Server knowledge for data handling and transformation
• API development experience with FastAPI
• Practical experience with Kafka for streaming and messaging
• Hands-on experience with API Management Platforms (Gravitee preferred)
• Solid understanding of containerisation and orchestration with OpenShift
• Proven expertise in Event-Driven and Microservices Architecture
• Practical knowledge of Enterprise Integration Patterns and ETL/ELT processes
• Experience using AI assistants for coding, testing and documentation, with the ability to critically review AI output
• Practical experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP)
• Experience designing and supporting secure, scalable, mission-critical services
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Nice to Have

• Talend ESB and Apache Camel
• Experience with other API management platforms and integration tools

Eligibility

• EU/Swiss nationals or holders of a valid Swiss B/C work permit only (no visa sponsorship)
• Candidates must be able to join at short notice – a 3-month notice period cannot be considered

Interested? Apply with your updated CV, or message me directly with your notice period and expected salary.