Kafka Administrator

4 weeks ago

New York, United States Synechron Full time

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,000+, and has 51 offices in 20 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We are looking for a skilled Kafka Admin with strong Python scripting experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Kafka architecture and administration, as well as experience in designing, configuring, and managing Kafka clusters. In addition, the candidate should have expertise in Python scripting to automate tasks and streamline processes.

Additional Information – New York Only* 

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors.

In accordance with New York law, the base salary for this role if filled within New York is $115k - $125k/year & benefits (see below). 

The Role

Responsibilities :

Design, configure, and manage Kafka clusters to ensure high availability and performance.

Monitor Kafka clusters and troubleshoot issues as they arise.

Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python to streamline administrative tasks.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of Kafka into existing systems.

Implement best practices for security, data governance, and compliance within Kafka environment.

Stay current with industry trends and advancements in Kafka technology to continuously improve system performance and reliability.

Requirements:

You are:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

3+ years of experience in Kafka administration and architecture

Strong proficiency in Python scripting for automation and task management

Experience with Kafka monitoring tools such as Confluent Control Center or Prometheus

Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Strong communication and collaboration skills

It would be great if you also had:

Certification in Kafka administration or related field

Experience with other streaming platforms such as Apache Flink or Spark Streaming

Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes

We can offer you:

A highly competitive compensation and benefits package

A multinational organization with 51 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad

Laptop and a mobile phone

10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays)

Maternity & Paternity leave plans

A comprehensive insurance plan including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region)

Retirement savings plans

A higher education certification policy

Commuter benefits (varies by region)

Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development

On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses 

Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups

Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms

A flat and approachable organization

A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.


All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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