At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Kafka administration, ensuring high availability and managing complex deployments.
- Company: Kirtana Consulting, a dynamic firm in the heart of London.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting 6-month rolling contract with potential for extension.
- Why this job: Join a cutting-edge team and make a significant impact in the tech landscape.
- Qualifications: 12+ years of experience in Kafka management and strong technical skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Kirtana consulting is looking for Kafka Admin Lead for 6months rolling contract in London.
Job description: Role
Title: Kafka Admin Lead Minimum years of experience: 12+ years Responsibilities Provision, configure, and manage Kafka clusters (Apache Kafka KRaft or Zoo Keeper-backed if Legacy), Confluent Platform components (Schema Registry, Kafka Connect, ksql DB, REST Proxy, Control Center), and Confluent Cloud resources.
Ensure high availability (HA) and resilience across multi AZ/region deployments; manage partition replication, min. insync. replicas (ISR), and rack awareness.
Implement and maintain client quotas, broker quotas, throttling, and back pressure strategies.
Plan and execute upgrades/patching with zero/minimal downtime; maintain version currency against EOL and security advisories.
Own backup/restore workflows for metadata (eg, cluster configs), Schema Registry, and Connect configs Implement authentication (m TLS/SASL: SCRAM, OAUTHBEARER with Id P, or Kerberos if Legacy) and authorization (Kafka ACLs, Confluent RBAC).
Enforce encryption in transit and at rest, secret management (Vault/AKV/SSM), secure endpoint exposure, and private connectivity (VPC peering/Private Link).
Govern topic naming conventions, retention policies, schema evolution rules (backward/fully compatible), and PII handling.
Maintain audit trails (broker, Schema Registry, C...
Kafka Admin Lead-6months-London employer: Kirtana Consulting
Kirtana Consulting is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement, ensuring our team members are well-equipped to excel in their roles. Our commitment to a supportive culture and competitive benefits makes us an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
