Kafka Architect - Remote

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Kafka Architect with 8-10+ years of expertise in Kafka administration. This is a strategic role, not for a developer or admin, but for someone with deep architectural knowledge of Kafka and a strong ability to communicate complex concepts effectively.

In Short

• Focus on Kafka architecture with a platform and developer emphasis.
• Design and optimize Kafka implementations in diverse environments.
• Define cluster sizing, capacity planning, and scaling configurations.
• Implement security, audit, and compliance strategies for Kafka.
• Advise on monitoring and observability tools for Kafka.
• Develop disaster recovery and backup strategies for Kafka.
• Communicate complex Kafka architectures effectively.
• Experience with different Kafka implementations, including Confluent.
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems and scaling.
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders.

Requirements

• 8-10+ years of experience in Kafka architecture and administration.
• Strong knowledge of Kafka internals and cluster design.
• Experience with security best practices and compliance regulations.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana.
• Understanding of disaster recovery strategies.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Experience with cloud-native Kafka implementations.
• Familiarity with automation tools in Kafka environments.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a strategic role with a focus on architecture.
• Engage with multiple stakeholders and enhance communication skills.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies in Kafka.
• Contribute to the optimization of Kafka implementations.
• Be part of a team that values expertise and innovation.