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Senior Kafka Administrator
Senior Kafka AdministratorArtech LLC • Piscataway, NJ
Senior Kafka Administrator

Senior Kafka Administrator

Artech LLC • Piscataway, NJ
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Location :

Piscataway, NJ 100% onsite

Salary Range :

Competitive compensation based on experience

Introduction

We are seeking a highly skilled professional to join our team, bringing their expertise in managing and optimizing Kafka environments. This role is crucial to ensuring the stability, security, and efficiency of our data processing systems.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Applicants must be able to work directly for our company on W2
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • 5 years of experience in managing and administering Apache Kafka in a production environment
  • Strong knowledge of Kafka architecture, including brokers, ZooKeeper, Kafka Connect, and Kafka Streams
  • Experience in high availability and disaster recovery configurations for Kafka clusters
  • Experience with security best practices, including SSL / TLS encryption, SASL, and Kerberos
  • Proficiency in monitoring Kafka with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or similar
  • Solid understanding of distributed systems, networking, and data flow management
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience with Kafka Cluster Configuration and Management
  • Knowledge of Backup and Restore Strategies
  • Experience in Monitoring and Optimization
  • Experience in Collaboration and Documentation
  • Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Kafka clusters to ensure high availability, data integrity, and security
  • Implement industry best practices for disaster recovery, monitoring, and securing Kafka environments
  • Collaborate with development teams to ensure Kafka meets business requirements while optimizing performance, maintainability, reliability, and scalability
  • Implement strategies that maximize Kafka's performance and resilience, while maintaining established standards of quality, data encryption, and access control
  • Company Benefits & Culture

  • Inclusive and diverse work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Supportive team culture focused on collaboration and innovation
  • For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.

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