Job Title:  Consultant | Application Administration | Mumbai | Engineering

We are looking for a Kafka Administrator with 3-5 years of experience in managing Kafka clusters on the Confluent platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Kafka architecture and be proficient in writing Ansible scripts for automation. This role requires hands-on experience in managing Kafka clusters, ensuring their stability, performance, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and manage Kafka clusters on the Confluent platform.
• Write and maintain Ansible scripts for automation and configuration management.
• Monitor Kafka cluster performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Implement best practices for Kafka cluster management and security.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment.
• Perform regular maintenance and upgrades of Kafka clusters.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery of Kafka clusters.
• Document configurations, processes, and procedures related to Kafka administration.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in Kafka administration, specifically on the Confluent platform.
• Proficiency in writing Ansible scripts.
• Strong understanding of Kafka architecture and cluster management.
• Experience with monitoring and troubleshooting Kafka clusters.
• Knowledge of best practices for Kafka security and performance optimization.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with other messaging systems and data streaming platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization technologies.
• Certification in Confluent Kafka or related technologies.