Summary: The role of Contract Kafka SME involves designing, deploying, and managing Apache Kafka clusters within both data center and Azure environments. The position requires expertise in managing Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters and automating infrastructure provisioning using Terraform. The candidate will also be responsible for monitoring cluster performance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring system upgrades and security. This is a long-term contract position based in Central London with hybrid working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage Apache Kafka clusters in data center and Azure environments.
• Manage topics and access control lists (ACLs).
• Monitor and balance the cluster to optimize resource utilization.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot performance issues within Kafka clusters.
• Oversee system upgrades and patching for platform stability and security.
• Onboard new applications to integrate with the Kafka messaging system.
• Manage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters.
• Use Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and management.
• Automate the operation of Azure Infrastructure.
• Create CI/CD pipelines for deploying infrastructure changes.
• Manage virtual networks within the Azure environment.
• Communicate with Azure support to resolve technical issues.
• Experience managing Kafka clusters in production environments.
• Troubleshoot failures and determine root causes.

Key Skills:

• Expertise in Apache Kafka.
• Experience with Azure services and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Proficiency in Terraform for automation.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to manage Windows/Linux operating systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication skills with Azure support.
• Experience in user/authentication management and cluster balancing.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT