Description

You install, configure, maintain, and monitor Apache Kafka clusters to ensure high availability, security, and optimal performance.

This role is on-site.

Responsibilities

• Manage Kafka brokers, Zookeeper/KRaft, Connect, and Schema Registry through installation, configuration, and upgrades.
• Monitor cluster health, broker performance, consumer lag, and producer latency using Prometheus and Grafana.
• Implement security protocols including SSL/TLS encryption, Kerberos authentication, and ACLs to secure data.
• Manage topic configurations, partitioning strategies, replication factors, and data retention policies.
• Provide 3rd-level support for broker, producer, or consumer issues and perform root cause analysis.

Required Skills

• In-depth knowledge of Apache Kafka and Confluent Kafka.
• Strong Linux system administration skills.
• Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and JMX.
• Scripting proficiency in Python, Bash, or Java.
• Experience with containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift.
• Automation experience using Ansible or Terraform.
• 3 years of experience in Kafka administration.

Key Skills

Education

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