Kafka DevOps Engineer

Role Overview:

We are looking for a skilled engineer to develop and manage infrastructure as code (IaC), software development, and system administration in a Linux environment. This role involves working with Confluent Kafka, Terraform, Kubernetes, and AWS to build and maintain scalable, secure infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full lifecycle of the Kafka platform, including design, implementation, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Automate platform operations using Ansible, Python, or similar tools.
• Optimize Kafka performance in AWS environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable data solutions.
• Participate in on-call rotations to ensure system reliability.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Expertise in Kafka, Kafka Connect, KSQL, and KStreams.
• Hands-on experience with Confluent Kafka, Schema Registry, and Kubernetes.
• Strong background in AWS (EC2, IAM, S3, RDS, Lambda, EKS, VPC).
• Proficiency in Terraform, Ansible, and scripting (Python, Shell).
• Experience troubleshooting complex systems and optimizing performance.
• Understanding of networking, security, and cloud infrastructure.
• 3+ years of AWS DevOps experience and Python development.

Preferred:

• Certifications in Confluent Kafka and/or Kubernetes.

BGSF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment to all qualified people, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.