Kafka Administrator

INFOZEN INC; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Help or transport service

Parental leave

Job summary

INFOZEN INC is seeking a skilled Kafka Administrator with hands-on Terraform and Confluent Kafka expertise to join our growing team. This role focuses on managing and optimizing enterprise-level streaming infrastructure in a distributed environment.

You will install, configure, monitor, and secure Kafka clusters, collaborate with DevOps, and handle upgrades and capacity planning. This remote position offers opportunities to work with modern tech and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Must have proven Kafka administration experience with Confluent platform.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems and event-driven design.
• Experience with Kafka Connect, Schema Registry, and Kafka Streams.
• Proficient in Linux/Unix administration and shell scripting.
• Familiar with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Confluent Control Center).
• Experience with cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) and container environments (Kubernetes/Docker) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Confluent Kafka clusters.
• Monitor broker performance, consumer lag, and throughput.
• Manage topics, partitions, replication, and retention.
• Troubleshoot Kafka connectivity, data loss, and latency issues.
• Implement security configurations including SSL/TLS, SASL, RBAC.
• Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to support streaming apps.
• Perform capacity planning, upgrades, and patching of Kafka components.

Skills

Distributed systems

Shell scripting

Linux administration

Analytical problem solving

Tools

Confluent Kafka

Terraform

Kafka Connect

Schema Registry

Kafka Streams

Prometheus

Grafana

Confluent Control Center

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Help or transport service
• Parental leave

About the Role:

INFOZEN INC is looking for a skilled Kafka Administrator with hands-on Terraform, Confluent Kafka expertise to join our growing team. 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.

This is a remote position.