Kafka Platform Engineer - Reliable, Scalable Deployments

Veriipro; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Veriipro is looking for a skilled Kafka Administrator to deploy, configure, and maintain Confluent Kafka clusters in Alpharetta, Georgia. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology and at least 5 years of experience in Kafka administration.

Responsibilities include performing upgrades and patching, monitoring cluster health, and troubleshooting incidents. Proficiency in Python and Linux system administration is essential. A Confluent certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Kafka administration experience, ideally with Confluent Platform.
• Demonstrated expertise in Kafka upgrades and production troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in Python and/or Bash scripting for automation.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain Confluent Kafka clusters.
• Perform Kafka upgrades and patching with minimal downtime.
• Monitor cluster health and performance using Prometheus and Grafana.

Skills

Kafka administration

Linux system administration

Python scripting

Bash scripting

Prometheus

Grafana

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

Confluent Kafka

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

Veriipro is looking for a skilled Kafka Administrator to deploy, configure, and maintain Confluent Kafka clusters in Alpharetta, Georgia. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology and at least 5 years of experience in Kafka administration.

Responsibilities include performing upgrades and patching, monitoring cluster health, and troubleshooting incidents. Proficiency in Python and Linux system administration is essential. A Confluent certification is a plus.