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Softelite Technologies LLC | 2 Openings | Columbus, OH (On-site/Hybrid)
Job Title: Kafka Platform Engineer
Location: Columbus, OH (On-site/Hybrid)
Openings: 2
Experience: 7+ years
About the Role
Softelite Technologies is hiring two Kafka Platform Engineers for a large utility client in Columbus, OH. You will engineer and operate the enterprise Kafka platform, the company's strategic data movement backbone. The focus is platform stability, scalability, data safety and full operational enablement of producer and consumer integration teams.
Key Responsibilities
• Connector Management: Deploy and manage Kafka connectors (CDC, JDBC, IBM MQ, Redshift and more) across Confluent Kafka environments.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Containerize and deploy microservices and connectors on OpenShift using Docker, YAML and Kustomize.
• Automated Pipelines: Build CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and Argo CD for repeatable, automated releases.
• Cluster Administration & Security: Handle topic creation, partitioning, replication, monitoring and security controls (TLS, ACLs, RBAC).
• Cloud & Real-Time Streaming: Use AWS and Azure managed services to deploy Confluent connectors for real-time streaming between on-prem systems and cloud/SaaS platforms.
• Monitoring & Observability: Track cluster and connector health with Confluent Control Center, Prometheus, Grafana, Dynatrace, Splunk and OpenShift-native tools.
• Custom Engineering: Build and maintain custom connectors and microservices in Python/Java following 12-Factor principles.
• SME Leadership: Act as Kafka SME, run code reviews, enforce engineering standards and coordinate deliverables with co-sourced/offshore teams.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent education and experience).
• Proven hands-on Kafka engineering in production, with a deep understanding of distributed systems and messaging semantics.
• Hands-on Kubernetes experience (OpenShift, Docker).
• Experience with multi-region high availability (HA) on-premises deployments.
Preferred
• Schema Registry, Kafka Connect, MirrorMaker, Oracle GoldenGate / CDC tools.
• Enterprise integration patterns and tools (APIM, Camunda, webMethods, Oracle SOA).
• Confluent certifications: CCAAK, CCDAK and/or CCAC.
How to Apply
Send your updated resume to / with the subject "Kafka Platform Engineer – Columbus".
At SoftElite Technologies LLC, we provide comprehensive IT solutions that help businesses succeed in a fast-paced and ever-changing digital landscape. Our expert team of IT professionals and consultants are dedicated to providing customized solutions to meet your unique needs and challenges.
Whether you need ongoing IT support, assistance with a specific project, or guidance on how to improve your technology infrastructure, we are here to help. We have experience working with businesses of all sizes and across various industries, and our solutions are designed to be scalable and adaptable to meet your evolving needs.
Our services include IT strategy and consulting, software development and implementation, cloud services, cybersecurity, network infrastructure, and more. We are committed to providing high-quality services that are reliable, secure, and cost-effective, and we work closely with our clients to ensure their complete satisfaction.
At SoftElite Technologies LLC, we understand the importance of technology in driving business success, and we are dedicated to helping our clients leverage the latest technologies to achieve their goals. Let us be your trusted partner for all your IT needs.
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