What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kafka Administrator (W2 ONLY) position at Wise Skulls?
Hiring: Kafka Administrator (US Citizens and Green Cards ONLY)
We’re looking for a skilled Kafka Administrator with strong hands-on experience in Linux-based environments to support and manage enterprise-grade Kafka middleware platforms. This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy building, configuring, and supporting distributed streaming systems.
Location: Fort Mill, SC
Duration: 6 Months (Contract)
Job Summary
The Kafka Administrator will be responsible for installation, configuration, administration, and support of Kafka ecosystems. You’ll work closely with application and infrastructure teams to ensure stable, scalable, and high-performing middleware environments.
Must-Have (Non-Negotiable) Skills
- Strong hands-on experience in Kafka Administration
- Expertise with Kafka components, including:
- Kafka Brokers
- Zookeeper
- Schema Registry
- Kafka Connectors
- KSQL / ksqlDB
- Solid experience working in Linux environments
- Strong knowledge of Ansible scripting
- Hands-on experience with:
- Installation & configuration
- Patching and upgrades
- Building new Kafka environments
- Supporting application configuration and deployment
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and support Kafka middleware environments
- Build, configure, and maintain Kafka clusters
- Perform patching, upgrades, and environment setup
- Support application onboarding and deployments
- Troubleshoot production issues and ensure system stability
- Collaborate with application, DevOps, and infrastructure teams
📩 Interested? Apply now or DM us to explore this opportunity! You can share resumes at imran@wiseskulls.com OR Call us on 1 (669) 309-1707