What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kafka Administrator position at Cogent Infotech Corp?
Job Details
Job Title: Kafka Administrator
Location: Dallas, TX or Tampa, FL or Jersey City, NJ
Contract: 12 Months
Onsite Role
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
Why Choose Cogent? Cogent InfoTech stands at the forefront of technology consulting and is recognized globally for its award-winning services. With our headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA, USA, we specialize in guiding enterprises through digital transformation, leveraging the power of emerging technologies such as Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, and AI. Our mission is to provide innovative workforce solutions that address the complex challenges faced by today s businesses.
As an ISO-certified firm and appraised at CMMI level 3, our reputation for excellence is well-established. We are proud to collaborate with over 70 Fortune 500 companies and more than 150 Federal C State agencies, delivering cutting-edge technology solutions that drive success.
Cogent is an equal opportunity employer. Cogent will not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender
Identity, military status, citizenship, or any other class protected by applicable law.
