Python backend development
Apache Kafka (Kafka Streams, Kafka Connect, or similar streaming technologies)
Backend API development and microservices architecture
Real-time data processing and streaming pipelines
Distributed systems and scalable application design
Unit testing and code review practices
Git or version control systems
Experience collaborating with DevOps and Data Engineering teams
Docker or Kubernetes
Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Database systems (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Redis)
Monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK