What are the responsibilities and job description for the Confluent Kafka Admin || W2 Position || Contract position at Softcom Systems Inc?
Role: Confluent Kafka Admin
Location: Richardson, TX || Remote
Type : Contract
Job Details:
Must Have Skills:
• Confluent Kafka
• Middleware Admin
• Kafka
Detailed Job Description:
High Level Responsibilities Confulent Kafka:
• Design, develop, and implement Kafka Connectors, specifically leveraging HTTP/HTTPS Source and Sink Connectors, to integrate data with external systems and APIs.
• Configure, deploy, and manage Kafka Connect clusters and connectors within a Confluent Platform environment.
• Hands on experience with managing Confluent Kafka On premise and Google Cloud platform
• Work with various data formats and ensure proper schema evolution and compatibility.
• Monitor connector performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize configurations for efficiency and reliability.
• Implement security measures for Kafka Connect and HTTP/HTTPS connectors, including SSL/TLS, authentication (e.g., Basic Auth, OAuth2), and authorization.
• Collaborate with development teams to understand data requirements and design appropriate data ingestion and delivery solutions.
• Document connector configurations, operational procedures, and best practices.
• Stay updated with the latest features and best practices in Confluent Platform, Kafka Connect, and related technologies.
• Strong understanding of Kafka Connect architecture, including connectors, tasks, and workers.
• Hands-on experience with configuring and deploying HTTP Source and Sink Connectors.
• Proficiency in working with RESTful APIs and understanding HTTP/HTTPS protocols.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Kafka Connect and connector operations.
