AWS/Kafka Admin

Cognizant

6 - 8 years

Hyderabad

Posted: 26/02/2025

Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Kafka Administrator with over 6 years of experience in Cloudera CDP Kafka Administration. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with Apache Kafka in a production environment and strong knowledge of Kafka architecture, including brokers, topics, partitions, and replication. This role requires expertise in designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing Kafka-based messaging systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and Implementation:

  • Design and implement Kafka-based messaging systems to support real-time data streaming and processing.
  • Deploy Kafka producers and consumers for various data sources and sinks.

System Maintenance and Optimization:

  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Kafka brokers, topics, and data flow.
  • Optimize Kafka configurations for performance, scalability, and fault tolerance.
  • Monitor Kafka clusters to ensure optimal performance and availability.

Integration and Development:

  • Integrate Kafka with other data systems such as databases, data lakes, and big data platforms.
  • Develop and maintain data pipelines using Kafka Streams, Kafka Connect, or other related technologies.

Collaboration and Support:

  • Work closely with data engineers, software developers, and system administrators to ensure seamless integration of Kafka with applications.
  • Provide technical support and guidance to teams using Kafka for data streaming.

Documentation and Best Practices:

  • Document Kafka architecture, configurations, and processes.
  • Promote and enforce best practices for Kafka usage and data streaming.

Required Qualifications:

  • Over 6 years of experience in Cloudera CDP Kafka Administration.
  • Proven experience with Apache Kafka in a production environment.
  • Strong understanding of Kafka architecture, including brokers, topics, partitions, and replication.
  • Experience with Kafka Streams, Kafka Connect, and schema registries is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of distributed systems and data streaming principles.
  • Ability to create Topics as per the requirements.

Preferred Skills:

  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Experience in managing large-scale Kafka deployments.

If you are a Kafka expert with a passion for data streaming and a proven track record in Kafka administration, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

About Company

Cognizant is a global leader in technology and consulting services, helping businesses transform their operations through digital solutions. Specializing in IT services, including software development, business process outsourcing, and consulting, Cognizant supports clients across industries such as healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and retail. With a focus on innovation, Cognizant assists organizations in modernizing their technology, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing customer experiences. Headquartered in the U.S., it is consistently ranked among the most admired companies in the world and is a member of the NASDAQ-100.

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