Position : Kafka Administrator

Location: Alpharetta GA (Onsite role)

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Kafka Administrator.
• Proficient in Linux shell scripting.
• Experience with Kafka brokers, Zookeepers, KSQL, Kafka Connect, and Kafka Streams.
• Strong understanding of Kafka internals and tuning parameters.
• Knowledge of Python programming is highly advantageous.
• Experience with source control (Git) and continuous integration tools.
• Install, configure, and maintain Apache Kafka clusters.
• Monitor Kafka cluster health and performance to ensure high availability and performance.
• Perform upgrades and patching of Kafka clusters.
• Manage Kafka users, topics, quotas, ACLs, and schemas.
• Develop and maintain Linux shell scripts for automation of deployment, monitoring, and operations tasks.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize Kafka configurations and performance.
• Implement security standards and policies to safeguard Kafka clusters.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any Kafka-related issues in a timely manner.
• Proactively assess and implement new Kafka features and technologies.
• Document Kafka processes, procedures, configurations, and environment architecture.
• Mentor team members and provide Kafka training when necessary.
• Utilize Python scripting for advanced automation and integration with other systems or tools, if applicable.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $57.00 - $60.00 per hour

Experience level:

• 6 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Alpharetta, GA (Required)

Work Location: In person