The Kafka Administrator will install, configure, and maintain Confluent Kafka clusters while monitoring performance and ensuring system reliability. They will also collaborate with development and DevOps teams to support streaming applications and manage infrastructure components like Schema Registry and ksqlDB.
Benefits:
Health insurance
Help or transport service
Parental leave
About the Role:
INFOZEN INC is looking for a skilled Kafka Administrator with hands-on Confluent Kafka expertise to join our growing team in Atlanta, GA. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in managing and optimizing enterprise-level data streaming infrastructure. If you're passionate about distributed systems and real-time data pipelines, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
Install, configure, and maintain Confluent Kafka clusters in production and non-production environments
Monitor Kafka broker performance, consumer lag, and throughput to ensure system reliability and availability
Manage Kafka topics, partitions, replication factors, and retention policies
Troubleshoot and resolve Kafka-related issues including connectivity, data loss, and latency problems
Implement security configurations including SSL/TLS, SASL, and role-based access control (RBAC)
Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to support Kafka-based streaming applications and integrations
Perform capacity planning, upgrades, and patching of Confluent Kafka components including Schema Registry, Kafka Connect, and ksqlDB
Requirements:
Proven experience as a Kafka Administrator with deep knowledge of Confluent Kafka platform
Strong understanding of distributed systems, messaging architectures, and event-driven design
Experience with Kafka Connect, Schema Registry, and Kafka Streams
Proficiency in Linux/Unix administration and shell scripting
Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Confluent Control Center
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerized environments (Kubernetes/Docker) is a plus
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
About Us:
INFOZEN INC is a technology solutions company headquartered in Atlanta, GA, dedicated to delivering innovative IT services and data-driven solutions to clients across various industries. Our team thrives on tackling complex technical challenges and building systems that make a real impact. At INFOZEN INC, employees enjoy a collaborative culture, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies.
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