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Proven experience as a Kafka Administrator or in a similar role managing Kafka clusters in production. * Strong knowledge of Apache Kafka architecture and its components like brokers, topics ...

MDAEdge is seeking a Kafka Administrator to manage and maintain Kafka clusters. The role involves installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Kafka environments, as well as managing Kubernetes for ...

Louis MO (F2F interview so need someone from nearby only) Kafka Admin and support- Designing, developing, and managing Kafka-based data pipelines. * Working with other big data technologies such as ...

Provision and manage Kafka services and Kafka clusters in production environments * Handle Kafka client authentication and cluster security * Deploy Search and Reporting Services * Provision AWS ...

Design implement and manage Kafka clusters to ensure high availability and performance. * Collaborate with development teams to integrate Kafka with various applications. * Monitor and troubleshoot ...

They are seeking a Kafka Admin to manage Kafka clusters, set up Kafka environments, and ensure effective monitoring and observability of the Kafka infrastructure. Responsibilities : • Hands-on ...

Kafka Expert with Agentic AI Skills

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$54.25 - $71.75/hr

Responsibilities : • Design, implement, and manage Kafka-based streaming architectures. • Build and optimize real-time data pipelines and event-driven applications. • Develop and integrate ...

... managing Kafka topics and schemas • Building scalable, reliable, high-throughput streaming solutions • Providing technical leadership and development guidance • Working hands-on with Java and ...

Manage Linux environments including users/groups, permissions, SELinux, systemd services, and network configuration. . Implement Kafka security including SSL/TLS, SASL, RBAC, and MDS. . Architect ...

They are seeking a Kafka Technology Lead to manage Kafka clusters, set up environments, and ensure effective configuration of the Confluent Platform. Responsibilities : • Hands-on experience in ...

Responsibilities : • Design, deploy, and operate highly available Kafka clusters (on-prem, cloud, and/or managed services such as Confluent Cloud or AWS MSK). • Manage topics, partitions, quotas ...

Lead Kafka Developer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$57.25 - $75/hr

Manage Kafka cluster setup, configuration, tuning, monitoring, and upgrades. * Define standards for topic design, schema management, security, and reliability. * Collaborate with platform ...

Lead Kafka Developer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$57.25 - $75/hr

Manage Kafka cluster setup, configuration, tuning, monitoring, and upgrades. * Define standards for topic design, schema management, security, and reliability. * Collaborate with platform ...

Lead Kafka Developer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$57.25 - $75/hr

Manage Kafka cluster setup, configuration, tuning, monitoring, and upgrades. * Define standards for topic design, schema management, security, and reliability. * Collaborate with platform ...

Manage Kafka cluster setup, configuration, tuning, monitoring, and upgrades. * Define standards for topic design, schema management, security, and reliability. * Collaborate with platform ...

Lead Kafka Developer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$57.25 - $75/hr

Manage Kafka cluster setup, configuration, tuning, monitoring, and upgrades. * Define standards for topic design, schema management, security, and reliability. * Collaborate with platform ...

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What is the difference between Manager Kafka vs Kafka Developer?

AspectManager KafkaKafka Developer
Required CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field; often prefers certifications like Confluent Certified Developer or Kafka certificationsRequires similar degrees and certifications, focusing on Kafka and streaming technologies
Work EnvironmentLeads teams, manages projects, oversees Kafka infrastructure, and coordinates with stakeholdersDevelops, tests, and implements Kafka-based solutions, often working closely with developers and engineers
Industry UsageUsed across industries for managing Kafka infrastructure and team leadershipUsed in software development, data engineering, and real-time data processing projects

While both roles require knowledge of Kafka and related certifications, the Manager Kafka focuses on team leadership, project management, and strategic oversight, whereas the Kafka Developer concentrates on building and maintaining Kafka applications and pipelines.

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Infographic showing various Manager Kafka job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution.

Kafka Administrator

Sarian, Inc.

Jersey City, NJ • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago


Job description

Position: Kafka Administrator
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Day 1 onsite position
JD:
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Proven experience as a Kafka Administrator or in a similar role managing Kafka clusters in production.
  • Strong knowledge of Apache Kafka architecture and its components like brokers, topics, partitions, and consumers.
  • Hands-on experience with Kafka tools such as Kafka Manager, Kafka Connect, and Kafka Streams.
  • Experience in managing, tuning, and scaling large Kafka clusters in production environments.
  • Expertise in monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or similar.
  • Experience with distributed systems and networking.
  • Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or similar.
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with other messaging systems like Apache Pulsar or RabbitMQ.
  • Certification or training in Apache Kafka.
  • Experience with data streaming, event-driven architecture, or microservices.
  • Knowledge of data governance and compliance standards related to Kafka.
  • Familiarity with big data technologies like Hadoop or Spark.

Manikanth
Sarian Solutions, Inc.
Ph: 732-790-2266 X 105
manikanth.d@sariansolutions.com | https://www.sarianinc.com/