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TechOps-AMS-Kafka-admin-Senior

TechOps-AMS-Kafka-admin-Senior

EYhyderabad, India
17 hours ago
Job description

The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Confluent Kafka Administrator to manage and maintain our Kafka infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5-8 years of experience with Confluent Kafka and a strong background in data streaming and real-time data processing.

Your 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.
  • Support 24 / 7 shift coverage for BAU production support. Ready to work in Shift and flexible to work on weekends.

Skills and attributes for success

  • 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 (, Python, Bash) and automation tools (, 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.

    • To qualify for the role, you must have

  • Certifications : Confluent Certified Administrator or Developer.
  • Cloud Experience : Experience with cloud platforms (, AWS) and managing Kafka in cloud environments.
  • DevOps : Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
  • Database Knowledge : Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
  • Big Data Technologies : Familiarity with big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, or Flink.
  • Containerization and Orchestration : Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
  • CI / CD Pipelines : Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI / CD) pipelines.
  • Agile Methodologies : Experience working in Agile development environments.

    • Soft Skills :

    Strong leadership, project management, and mentoring skills.

    What we offer

    EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across six locations – Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, Poland and the UK – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

  • Continuous learning : You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
  • Success as defined by you : We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
  • Transformative leadership : We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
  • Diverse and inclusive culture : You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

    • EY | Building a better working world

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