Kafka Admin

UST; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

UST is seeking a skilled engineer in Bengaluru to design, implement, and optimize Confluent Cloud and Kafka-based messaging infrastructure. The role emphasizes hands-on work with IaC via Terraform and secure Kerberos-enabled deployments, alongside leadership and mentoring responsibilities.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in Confluent Cloud and Kafka ecosystems, strong programming in Java/Node.js/Python, and a proven ability to operate in large-scale systems while continuously learning and

Qualifications

• Exp: 5+ yrs Confluent Cloud (Mandatory): Hands-on experience, managing, designing within Confluent Cloud environments.
• Terraform (Mandatory): Proven experience using Terraform for IaC to provision and manage cloud infrastructure and Kafka resources.
• Demonstrated proficiency in design, implementation, monitoring, and troubleshooting Kafka messaging infrastructure.
• Hands on experience on recovery in Kafka.
• 2+ years in developing/customizing messaging related monitoring tools/utilities.
• Good programming knowledge with one or more languages (e.g., Java, Node.js, Python).
• Experience implementing Kerberos Security.
• Experience with environments highly integrated with an OS.
• Experience in major, large-scale system implementations.
• Strong critical thinking to evaluate alternatives aligning with business objectives.
• Ability to work independently and own responsibilities.
• Ability to learn from mistakes and apply feedback.
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Proven leadership: knowledge sharing, conflict resolution, facilitation, fairness.
• Ability to communicate complex technical info clearly for all audiences.
• Willingness to learn new technologies/tools and train peers.

Skills

Java

Node.js

Python

Leadership

Communication

Independent work

Adaptability

Problem solving

Tools

Confluent Cloud

Terraform

Kafka

Kerberos

Monitoring tools

Operating systems

Large-scale systems

Job description

Requirements

• Exp : 5+ yrs Confluent Cloud (Mandatory): Hands-on experience, managing, designing within Confluent Cloud environments.
• Terraform (Mandatory): Proven experience using Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to provision and manage cloud infrastructure and Kafka resources.
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in design, implementation, monitoring, and troubleshooting Kafka messaging infrastructure.
• Hands on experience on recovery in Kafka.
• 2 or more years of experience in developing/customizing messaging related monitoring tools/utilities.
• Good programming knowledge/experience with one or more languages (ex. Java, node.js, python)
• Considerable experience in implementing Kerberos Security.
• Competent working in one or more environments highly integrated with an operating system.
• Experience implementing and administering/managing technical solutions in major, large-scale system implementations.
• High critical thinking skills to evaluate alternatives and present solutions that are consistent with business objectives and strategy.
• Ability to manage tasks independently and take ownership of responsibilities
• Ability to learn from mistakes and apply constructive feedback to improve performance
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Proven leadership abilities including effective knowledge sharing, conflict resolution, facilitation of open discussions, fairness and displaying appropriate levels of assertiveness.
• Ability to communicate highly complex technical information clearly and articulately for all levels and audiences.
• Willingness to learn new technologies/tool and train your peers