Job Details:

Role: Kafka Administrator

Location: Alpharetta, GA/Hybrid

Requirements

• Install, configure, and maintain Apache Kafka clusters.
• Monitor Kafka cluster health and performance to ensure high availability and performance.
• Perform upgrades and patching of Kafka clusters.
• Manage Kafka users, topics, quotas, ACLs, and schemas.
• Develop and maintain Linux shell scripts for automation of deployment, monitoring, and operations tasks.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize Kafka configurations and performance.
• Implement security standards and policies to safeguard Kafka clusters.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any Kafka-related issues in a timely manner.
• Proactively assess and implement new Kafka features and technologies.
• Document Kafka processes, procedures, configurations, and environment architecture.
• Mentor team members and provide Kafka training when necessary.
• Utilize Python scripting for advanced automation and integration with other systems or tools, if applicable.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Kafka Administrator.
• Proficient in Linux shell scripting.
• Experience with Kafka brokers, Zookeepers, KSQL, Kafka Connect, and Kafka Streams.
• Strong understanding of Kafka internals and tuning parameters.
• Knowledge of Python programming is highly advantageous.
• Experience with source control (Git) and continuous integration tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and manage time effectively.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Certification in Apache Kafka.
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with other messaging systems like RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, etc.

We can offer you:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package
• A multinational organization with 51 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad
• Laptop and a mobile phone
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays)
• Maternity & Paternity leave plans
• A comprehensive insurance plan including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region)
• Retirement savings plans
• A higher education certification policy
• Commuter benefits (varies by region)
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups
• Cutting edge projects at the world s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms
• A flat and approachable organization
• A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture.

SYNECHRON S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Synclusive is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.