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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 ...

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 ...

Kafka Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

Manage Kafka topics, partitions, brokers, replication, retention policies, and access controls. * Monitor Kafka performance, availability, throughput, and latency; proactively identify and resolve ...

Kafka Engineer

Arlington, VA · Remote

$100K - $130K/yr

Manage Kafka topics, partitions, brokers, replication, retention policies, and access controls. * Monitor Kafka performance, availability, throughput, and latency; proactively identify and resolve ...

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 ...

Manage Kafka infrastructure lifecycle using Crossplane compositions (XRDs, providers) and GitOps workflows. * Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for Kafka clusters, topics, users, and ACLs using ...

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 ...

Confluent Kafka + Python Developer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$48.50 - $67/hr

Experience with Kafka Streams, ksqlDB, or Schema Registry Experience building or managing Kafka connectors (source/sink) Exposure to cloud environments (Azure/AWS) Experience integrating Kafka with ...

Senior Kafka Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$112K - $154K/yr

Irvine, CA (Hybrid) We are seeking a Senior Kafka Engineer to manage, enhance, and scale an enterprise-grade Apache Kafka implementation deployed on AWS and the Confluent Platform. This person will ...

Event manager - Kafka * Cloud - AWS * Feature ownership, integrating it into the design * Design and architectural end2end solutions * Technical leadership Nice To Have Skills: * Cultural fit

Experience deploying and managing Kafka in containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes * Proficiency with Kafka Connect for data integration and Schema Registry for Avro/Protobuf/JSON ...

Sr. Engineer, Software - Kafka

Bellevue, WA

$138K - $182K/yr

Position: Sr. Engineer, Software - Kafka Location: Bellevue WA or Frisco TX Duration: 12 Months ... TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that ...

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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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Kafka Administrator

Sarian, Inc.

Jersey City, NJ • On-site

Full-time

Posted 21 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/