DevOps Engineer

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Job Summary

We are seeking two experienced Platform Engineers to support run-operations, design, deployment, life cycle management, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), and self-service automations for our Apache Kafka Platform. The primary objective is to achieve infrastructure as code while collaborating closely with application developers and ensuring on-call support for platform consumers. This role will lay the groundwork for transitioning the Kafka platform service to a smaller Bought Service engagement with a preferred partner in the future.

Responsibilities

• Support run-operations and oversee the design and deployment of the Apache Kafka platform.
• Implement life cycle management practices, focusing on infrastructure as code.
• Collaborate with application developers to enhance platform functionality and performance.
• Provide on-call support to fulfill commitments towards platform consumers.
• Drive Kafka adoption across the organization through knowledge sharing and mentoring.
• Lead internal Kafka meetups and create educational materials.

Qualifications

• Technical Skills:

  • 5+ years of experience in Kafka administration and DevOps/SRE practices.
  • Strong expertise in Kafka architecture, internals, and performance tuning.
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, GKE) and Kafka operators (Strimzi).
  • Proficiency in tools such as Terraform, Helm, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or Golang for automation purposes.
  • Experience with monitoring and logging tools: Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, ELK, OpenTelemetry.
  • Knowledge of Kafka ecosystem tools: MirrorMaker 2.0, Kafka Streams, ksqlDB, Schema Registry.
  • Good understanding of networking, DNS, service meshes, and Kubernetes security best practices.

• Soft Skills:

  • Passion for teaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing across teams.
  • Strong communication skills to explain Kafka concepts to non-experts.
  • Proactive problem-solver and influencer, capable of driving Kafka adoption.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with developers, data engineers, and leadership teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in leading technical discussions and writing technical blogs would be advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in DevOps engineering and Apache Kafka administration.

Environment

• This role is offshore based in India, with a focus on collaboration with local and international teams.

Salary

• Estimated salary range: $10,000 - $20,000 annually.

Growth Opportunities

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Benefits

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