Kafka Administrator - Monitoring Tools (7-8 yrs)

Key Responsibilities :

- Install, configure, and administer Confluent Kafka clusters in hybrid environments.

- Manage Kafka brokers, zookeepers, schema registry, Kafka Connect, and related services.

- Monitor Kafka infrastructure using JMX monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Dynatrace, etc.

- Design and implement Kafka topics, partitions, replication, and ACLs to ensure secure and scalable operations.

- Collaborate with development teams for Kafka-based event-driven architecture solutions.

- Implement and manage Kafka Connectors to integrate with various source and sink systems.

- Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and ensure timely resolution.

- Automate Kafka administration tasks using Shell Scripting, JavaScript, or automation tools like Ansible.

- Optimize Kafka performance and capacity planning.

- Work in coordination with DevOps teams to manage Kafka deployment in Kubernetes/Docker environments.

- Support cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) for Kafka deployment and scalability.

- Apply and promote SOLID principles and best practices in platform management and automation.

- Maintain documentation of Kafka infrastructure and configurations.

- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating strong communication and

consulting skills.

Required Skills:

- 57 years of hands-on experience in Kafka Administration and Development, preferably with Confluent Kafka.

- Strong experience with Core Java (8.0).

- Proficient in Linux OS and commands.

- Good understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, TCP/IP, firewalls).

- Experience with event-driven architecture and stream processing concepts.

- Experience with Kafka Connect, schema registry, Kafka security, and Kafka Streams.

- Familiar with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

- Working knowledge of container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes and Docker.

- Scripting skills in JavaScript and Shell.

- Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Dynatrace).

- Familiar with DevOps tools and automation frameworks such as Ansible.

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

- Excellent communication and consulting skills with a customer-centric mindset.

- Understanding and application of SOLID principles in system design and development.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Kafka certifications (e.g., Confluent Certified Developer/Admin).

- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.

- Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud Kafka deployments.