Kafka Admin (Confluent)

Job Title: Confluent Kafka Administrator Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Confluent Kafka Administrator to manage and maintain our Kafka infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience with Confluent Kafka and a strong background in data streaming and real-time data processing. Key Responsibilities: Kafka Cluster Management : Install, configure, and manage Kafka clusters, including Confluent Kafka components. Monitoring and Performance Tuning : Monitor Kafka clusters for performance, reliability, and capacity planning. Optimize Kafka performance and troubleshoot issues. Security : Implement and manage security measures for Kafka clusters, including encryption, authentication, and authorization. Data Integration : Work with development teams to integrate Kafka with various data sources and sinks. Upgrades and Patching : Plan and execute upgrades and patches for Kafka clusters to ensure they are up-to-date with the latest features and security fixes. Disaster Recovery : Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans for Kafka clusters. Documentation : Create and maintain documentation for Kafka configurations, processes, and procedures. Support : Provide support for Kafka-related issues and work closely with other teams to resolve any problems. Topic Management : Manage Kafka topics, including adding and removing topic configurations, setting cleanup policies, and configuring retention times. Required Skills and Qualifications: Experience : Minimum of 5 years of experience with Confluent Kafka. Technical Skills : Strong knowledge of Kafka architecture, Kraft mode (Kafka Raft), Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams, and KSQL. Scripting and Automation : Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform). Monitoring Tools : Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Dynatrace, and Splunk ITSI. Security : Knowledge of security best practices for Kafka, including SSL/TLS, Kerberos, and RBAC. Problem-Solving : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Communication: Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications: Certifications : Confluent Certified Administrator or Developer. Cloud Experience : Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) and managing Kafka in cloud environments. DevOps : Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools. Database Knowledge : Experience with databases Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: ₹2,000,000.00 - ₹2,800,000.00 per year Benefits: Health insurance Provident Fund Schedule: Day shift Supplemental Pay: Performance bonus Work Location: In person