Senior Software Engineer
Core
Ensure stability, performance, and reliability of Kafka-based data streaming platforms in production through end-to-end operational support and advanced troubleshooting.
Role type
Senior Kafka Operations Engineer (hands-on IC)
Builds
Resilient, high-performing Kafka integrations and data streaming platforms
Domain
Data streaming / Distributed systems
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Kafka internals, distributed systems, cluster health monitoring, incident resolution, log/metrics analysis, TLS/SASL security, schema compatibility, throughput optimization
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Kafka, TLS, SASL
Responsibilities
Own production support in 24/7 on-call rotation; monitor and maintain cluster performance/availability; troubleshoot producers, consumers, brokers, and clusters; analyze logs/metrics to resolve issues; guide development teams on best practices; act as SME during incidents.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
