Kafka Administrator: Python/Java Microservices, CI/CD

Tech Mirrors; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Mirrors is seeking a Kafka Administrator in Bellevue to manage Kafka clusters and drive robust data pipelines. You will leverage Python/Java for service development and automation, while maintaining secure, scalable microservices architecture across REST APIs and data layers.

Applicants should have strong Bash scripting in UNIX/Linux environments, experience with CI/CD, GitLab, and observability tools, and familiarity with TLS/SASL security for Kafka clusters.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Kafka and event-driven systems.
• Expert-level Python and Java object-oriented programming.
• UNIX/Linux environments and Bash scripting for automation.
• Automate manual processes and operational workflows with Bash.
• Build responsive, performant applications across API and data layers.
• Experience building scalable REST APIs and microservices.
• Knowledge of TLS/SSL and SASL for securing Kafka clusters.
• Experience with Git, GitLab, and CI/CD automation.
• Experience with relational databases and SQL.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with observability/telemetry tools like Splunk, AppDynamics, Grafana.
• Hands-on with AI productivity tools (Claude/Cursor) and AI model concepts.

Skills

Kafka

Python

Java

Microservices

CI/CD

Bash scripting

UNIX/Linux

REST APIs

SQL

GitLab

Docker

Kubernetes

Observability

AI productivity tools

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab

Grafana

Splunk

Job description

Tech Mirrors is seeking a Kafka Administrator in Bellevue to manage Kafka clusters and drive robust data pipelines. You will leverage Python/Java for service development and automation, while maintaining secure, scalable microservices architecture across REST APIs and data layers.

Applicants should have strong Bash scripting in UNIX/Linux environments, experience with CI/CD, GitLab, and observability tools, and familiarity with TLS/SASL security for Kafka clusters.