Kafka Integration Specialist - Chennai, India - KMCCorp India Private Limited

Description

KMC is seeking a a Kafka Integration Specialist to join our Business-As-Usual (BAU) team, responsible for integrating Kafka components and ensuring seamless operation within our Kafka eventing platform. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in Java and Kafka, with a proven track record of troubleshooting and onboarding Kafka components.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with project teams to understand requirements and integrate Kafka components into our eventing platform.
  
• Conduct troubleshooting and debugging of Java and Kafka-related issues to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
  
• Work closely with development and operations teams to implement scalable and maintainable Kafka solutions.
  
• Onboard new components and services onto the Kafka platform, including configuration, testing, and deployment.
  
• Monitor Kafka platform health, performance, and security, implementing best practices for stability and efficiency.
  
• Provide technical guidance and support to other team members, contributing to the knowledge base and best practices.
  
• Stay updated with the latest Kafka features and industry trends, recommending improvements to enhance system functionality.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  
• 5-8 years of experience in a similar role, with significant exposure to Kafka and Java.
  
• Strong understanding of Kafka architecture, including brokers, zookeepers, topics, and partitions.
  
• Proficient in Java programming, with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize code.
  
• Good to have experience with Kafka administration, configuration, and deployment in a production environment.
  
• Familiarity with distributed systems and event-driven architecture.
  
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits