Kafka & Linux Administrator

We are seeking a skilled Kafka & Linux Administrator to support and manage enterprise-scale messaging and middleware environments. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in Kafka administration along with solid Linux system expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and support Apache Kafka clusters (Broker, Zookeeper, Schema Registry, Kafka Connect, KSQL)

• Perform installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades of Kafka environments

• Build and maintain new environments and clusters

• Provide middleware and production support for distributed systems

• Support application configuration and deployments

• Automate tasks using Ansible scripting

• Monitor system performance and ensure high availability

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in Kafka Administration

• Strong expertise in Linux/Unix environments (RHEL preferred)

• Hands-on experience with Kafka ecosystem components

• Experience with environment setup and deployment processes

• Proficiency in Ansible and automation scripting

• Experience in middleware or production support environments

Nice to Have:

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform)

• Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, etc.)

• Shell scripting (Bash)

Additional Information:

• Onsite role – candidates must be open to relocation or local to Fort Mill, SC

• Immediate interview and quick closure

How to Apply:

Interested candidates, please apply with your updated resume and contact details.

Note: This opportunity is open to s (USC) and (GC) holders only. Candidates must be able to work on W2 only (no C2C/1099).