Kafka Engineer

Company Overview:
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NTT DATA's Client is currently seeking a Kafka Engineer to join their team in Canada.

Job Description:
Role: Kafka/Confluent Developer/Engineer
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and manage Kafka-based data pipelines and messaging solutions to support critical business operations and enable real-time data processing.
Configure, deploy, and maintain Kafka clusters, ensuring high availability and scalability to maximize uptime and support business growth.
Monitor Kafka performance and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime and ensure uninterrupted data flow, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency.
Collaborate with development teams to integrate Kafka into applications and services.
Develop and maintain Kafka connectors such as Postgres, Cosmos DB, MongoDB, and Azure Blob Storage connectors, along with topics and schemas, to streamline data ingestion from databases, NoSQL data stores, and cloud storage, enabling faster data insights.
Implement security measures to protect Kafka clusters and data streams, safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining regulatory compliance.
Optimize Kafka configurations for performance, reliability, and scalability.
Automate Kafka cluster operations using infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or Ansible to increase operational efficiency and reduce manual overhead.
Provide technical support and guidance on Kafka best practices to development and operations teams, enhancing their ability to deliver reliable, high-performance applications.
Maintain documentation of Kafka environments, configurations, and processes to ensure knowledge transfer, compliance, and smooth team collaboration.
Stay updated with the latest Kafka features, updates, and industry best practices to continuously improve data infrastructure and stay ahead of industry trends.
Required Skills
3-5 years of experience working with Apache Kafka in a production environment.
Strong knowledge of Kafka architecture, including brokers, topics, partitions, and replicas.
Experience with Kafka security, including SSL, SASL, and ACLs.
Proficiency in configuring, deploying, and managing Kafka clusters in cloud and on-premises environments.
Experience with Kafka stream processing using tools like Kafka Streams, KSQL, or Apache Flink.
Solid understanding of distributed systems, data streaming, and messaging patterns.
Proficiency in Java, Scala, or Python for Kafka-related development tasks.
Familiarity with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and logging.
Experience with tools like Zookeeper/Food and Beverage, Schema Registry, and Kafka Connect.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in a distributed environment.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Preferred Skills/Certifications
Kafka certification or related credentials, such as:
Confluent Certified Administrator for Apache Kafka (CCAAK)
Cloudera Certified Administrator for Apache Kafka (CCA-131)
AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty (with a focus on streaming data solutions)
Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
Familiarity with other messaging systems like RabbitMQ or Apache Pulsar.
Experience with data serialization formats like Avro, or JSON.

About NTT DATA:

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com


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