Urgent Requirement :: Confluent Kafka Administrator :: Dallas, TX at Dallas, Texas, USA |
Email: tushar.chauhan@tekishub.us |
Hello, Please find the job description for Confluent Kafka Administrator. Job Title: Confluent Kafka Administrator Location: Dallas, TX Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Confluent Kafka Administrator to manage and maintain our Kafka infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience with Confluent Kafka and a strong background in data streaming and real-time data processing. Key Responsibilities: Kafka Cluster Management: Install, configure, and manage Kafka clusters, including Confluent Kafka components. Monitoring and Performance Tuning: Monitor Kafka clusters for performance, reliability, and capacity planning. Optimize Kafka performance and troubleshoot issues. Security: Implement and manage security measures for Kafka clusters, including encryption, authentication, and authorization. Data Integration: Work with development teams to integrate Kafka with various data sources and sinks. Upgrades and Patching: Plan and execute upgrades and patches for Kafka clusters to ensure they are up to date with the latest features and security fixes. Disaster Recovery: Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans for Kafka clusters. Documentation: Create and maintain documentation for Kafka configurations, processes, and procedures. Support: Provide support for Kafka-related issues and work closely with other teams to resolve any problems. Topic Management: Manage Kafka topics, including adding and removing topic configurations, setting cleanup policies, and configuring retention times. Required Skills and Qualifications: Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience with Confluent Kafka. Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of Kafka architecture, Kraft mode (Kafka Raft), Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams, and KSQL. Scripting and Automation: Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform). Monitoring Tools: Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Dynatrace, and Splunk ITSI. Security: Knowledge of security best practices for Kafka, including SSL/TLS, Kerberos, and RBAC. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Communication: Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications: Certifications: Confluent Certified Administrator or Developer. Cloud Experience: Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) and managing Kafka in cloud environments. DevOps: Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools. Database Knowledge: Experience with databases. Thanks & Regards Tushar Chauhan Technical Recruiter tushar.chauhan@tekishub.us 302-307-1046 Ext. 291 https://www.linkedin.com/in/tushar-chauhan-aa8849239/ TekisHub Consulting Services Derive | Drive | Deliver Keywords: Texas https://jobs.nvoids.com/job_details.jsp?id=2324913 |
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