DirecciónRole: Kafka Admin/Developer
Location: Buffalo Grove, IL or Dallas, TX (This opening may be filled at alternate locations.)
Experience: 7 to 15 years IT experience in software development or architecture.
Cognizant Technology Solutions is looking for Kafka Admin/Developerto join in our team of IT professionals in a permanent role. If you meet our background requirements and skills and are looking for an opportunity with these skills and expertise, here is the ideal opportunity for you!
This role is with the Cognizant Integration and Process Management Practice within Enterprise Platform Services Team (IPM-EPS). Cognizant’s IPM practice is a world leading provider of Hybrid Cloud Integration and Process Automation Services. IPM has strategic alliances with “best of bread” platform providers to provide service for Cloud Integration, Hybrid Integration Platforms, B2B Platforms, DPA and Low Code Platforms, and Cloud Integration.
Job Description: As a Kafka Admin/Developer, you will be responsible for leading a team of developers, designing, and implementing software solutions, and ensuring the quality and performance of the applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide technical guidance, and contribute to the overall development strategy. Additionally, you will participate in code reviews, troubleshoot issues, and mentor junior developers. This role requires a wide variety of strengths and capabilities, including:
Required Qualifications
· 7+ years of experience on Kafka Cluster, Confluent cloud, Partitions, Security, Disaster recovery, Data pipeline, Data replication.
· 7+ years of experience in building producer applications for Kafka and Configuration in KAFKA, preferably cloud native applications.
· 2+ Experience in diagnosing, Troubleshooting, and solving Kafka issues and maintaining the documentation for the same.
· 3+ years of experience with any or all the following: Agile/Scrum Development & Management, Scaled Agile Framework, Iterative & Incremental development approaches, Continuous Integration, and delivery.
· 3+ years of experience with design considerations for high volume transaction systems
· 2+ years of experience on Leading, Architecting and capacity planning the Kafka clusters, brokers, Producer, Consumers, self-managed connectors, schema registry both on confluent Platform and confluent cloud.
· 2+xperience on monitoring technologies such as Prometheus, Grafana, Kafka Manager, confluent control Centre and other Kafka too
· 2+ years of experience on automation of day-to-day operations using Terraforms.
Responsibilities
· Lead and work as Architect on Kafka Capacity planning, installation, administration/Platform management, performance optimization of Kafka partitioning and Kafka brokers.
· Lead on Kafka Cluster, Partitions, Security, Disaster recovery, Data pipeline, Data replication.
· Lead on Operational management of the Confluent Kafka platform.
· Lead on tuning Kafka partitioning. Performance optimization with Kafka brokers.
· Lead and Architect Self-Managed Kafka connectors
· Lead on deploying confluent Kafka cluster which includes Installation, Configuration, Deployment, Securing, Monitoring and Troubleshooting
· Work on administrating confluent Kafka
· Lead on optimization of Kafka cluster using performance tuning at different levels (Producer, broker, and consumer).
· Design and automate the daily operations of the Event Streaming Environments, as well as architecting additional tools for integrating with the Event Streaming environment.
· Analyze current information technology environments to identify and assess critical capabilities and recommend solutions.
· Provide research and development activities for architecture.
· Collaborate with engineering and development teams to evaluate and identify optimal cloud solutions for confluent connectivity.
· Collaborate with Project Managers and technical leads to provision estimates, develop overall implementation solution plan, and serve as a lead as required. Provide lab and vendor support.
· Provide guidance for enterprise-wide technology to junior staff.
· Develop frameworks, standards & reference material for architecture and associated products.
· Develop & maintain common services, repositories & utility components for the enterprise.
· Provide data, application & technology deliverables on a program & project level basis including risk & opportunity assessment, modeling and design related products and services.
· Effectively communicate the architecture to all levels of the organization
· Adhere to enterprise architecture strategies, principals, standards, policies, and procedures.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is depending on the experience and other qualifications of the candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Employee Status : Full Time Employee
Shift : Day Job
Job Posting : Feb 20 2024
About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @USJobsCognizant.Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
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