Job Description
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Handson years of experience with Confluent Kafka.
Strong knowledge of Kafka architecture, Kraft mode (Kafka Raft), Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams, and KSQL.
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Dynatrace, and Splunk ITSI.
Knowledge of security best practices for Kafka, including SSL/TLS, Kerberos, and RBAC.
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
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.
Experience: 5-8 Years .
The expected compensation for this role ranges from $60,000 to $135,000 .
Final compensation will depend on various factors, including your geographical location, minimum wage obligations, skills, and relevant experience. Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro's standard benefits including a full range of medical and dental benefits options, disability insurance, paid time off (inclusive of sick leave), other paid and unpaid leave options.
Applicants are advised that employment in some roles may be conditioned on successful completion of a post-offer drug screening, subject to applicable state law.
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