Kafka Admin

Key Responsibilities :

• Kafka Cluster Setup & Configuration :
• Deploy and configure Apache Kafka clusters in both on-premise and cloud environments .
• Configure Kafka brokers , ZooKeeper nodes , and other related components like Kafka Connect , Kafka Streams , and Kafka MirrorMaker .
• Tune and optimize Kafka configurations for high throughput, low latency, and fault tolerance.
• Cluster Management & Maintenance :
• Monitor the health of Kafka brokers, topics , partitions , and consumer groups .
• Perform routine Kafka cluster maintenance , including upgrades , patching , and failover testing .
• Ensure the Kafka infrastructure scales appropriately to meet growing data ingestion and processing requirements.
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting :
• Use monitoring tools like Prometheus , Grafana , and Confluent Control Center to ensure optimal performance of Kafka clusters.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Kafka brokers, network latency, consumer lag, partitioning, and other performance bottlenecks.
• Implement automated alerting and notification systems for any Kafka-related incidents.
• Security & Compliance :
• Configure SSL / TLS encryption for secure communication between Kafka brokers and clients.
• Implement SASL authentication and Kafka ACLs to enforce security policies and restrict access to Kafka topics.
• Ensure Kafka clusters meet compliance requirements and best practices for security and data governance.
• Data Replication & Backup :
• Set up and maintain data replication between Kafka clusters using MirrorMaker and other replication tools.
• Implement automated backup and disaster recovery procedures for Kafka data.
• Ensure data durability and high availability through Kafka replication and fault-tolerant architectures.
• Performance Tuning :
• Monitor and optimize Kafka's disk usage , network throughput , and memory utilization .
• Identify and mitigate latency issues and improve throughput for high-volume data pipelines.
• Fine-tune Kafka's internal mechanisms, such as log compaction and message retention , for better performance.
• Capacity Planning & Scaling :
• Plan for Kafka cluster expansion and ensure the system can handle increasing data volumes by adding Kafka brokers and partitions.
• Perform capacity planning based on forecasted data volumes, load, and throughput.
• Maintain Kafka's high availability and ensure minimal service disruption during scaling operations.
• Documentation & Best Practices :
• Document all Kafka configurations, troubleshooting steps, and operational procedures.
• Establish best practices for Kafka cluster management, security, and performance tuning.
• Provide training and guidance to other team members and stakeholders on Kafka-related operations.

Skills and Qualifications :

Mandatory Skills :

Skills Required

Kafka, Bash, Python, Groovy, Aws Admin