VeriiPro Verified
Information Technology & Services, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science
Platform Engineer – Kafka
Georgia, United StatesOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 months ago
Role summary
We are seeking a Platform Engineer specializing in Kafka to deploy, configure, and maintain highly available Confluent Kafka clusters. This role involves performing upgrades, patching, administering security, and monitoring cluster health using Prometheus and Grafana. You will be responsible for troubleshooting incidents, developing automation scripts in Python or Bash, and planning cluster resources for future growth. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of Kafka administration experience, a strong background in Linux, and expertise in production troubleshooting.
*Core Responsibilities*
- Deploy, configure, and maintain Confluent Kafka clusters in a highly available environment.
- Perform Kafka upgrades and patching with minimal downtime and seamless transitions.
- Administer security protocols and access controls to protect the platform.
- Monitor cluster health and performance using Prometheus and Grafana.
- Troubleshoot and resolve cluster-related incidents, such as broker outages and replication lag.
- Develop and enhance automation scripts to streamline operational tasks and reduce manual effort.
- Assist with planning and managing cluster resources to support future growth.
*Qualifications*
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience.
- 5+ years of Kafka administration experience, ideally with Confluent Platform.
- Demonstrated expertise in Kafka upgrades and production troubleshooting.
- Strong background in Linux system administration.
- Proficiency in Python and/or Bash scripting for automation.
- Good understanding of Prometheus and Grafana for monitoring and observability.
- Confluent Kafka certification is a plus.