Kafka AMQ Devops Administrator

Job Description

About Client: A FTSE 250 global fintech company headquartered in London with a presence in 18 countries and five continents. Their award-winning products and platforms empower go-getters around the world giving them access to over 19,000 financial markets. About the role: We are looking for a Kafka AMQ Devops Administrator to join our client s team! Your role in the Team As a Messaging Operations Engineer, you ll play a key role in ensuring the seamless integration, stability, and performance of our messaging platforms, primarily Kafka, with secondary AMQ. You ll work in a DevOps environment, collaborating closely with development and operations teams. What you ll do Provide operational support for Kafka and AMQ messaging systems, including troubleshooting and performance optimization. Take ownership of incident detection, diagnosis, and resolution, ensuring timely service restoration. Design, implement, and manage infrastructure as code ( IaC ) using Terraform for messaging services and related infrastructure. Support cloud-based environments (AWS, GCP), optimizing scalability and performance. Set up and maintain monitoring and alerting systems to proactively detect issues in the messaging pipeline. Investigate and resolve technical issues related to messaging systems and cloud environments. Develop scripts (Bash, Python) to automate routine tasks and improve operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices for messaging integration and operational excellence. Document procedures and share knowledge within the team. Who we re looking for? You re curious about things like the client experience, the rapid developments in tech, and the complex world of fintech regulation. You re also a confident, creative thinker with a knack for innovating. We know that you know every problem has a solution. What you ll need 4+ years of experience experience with Kafka or AMQ administration. Good experience in cloud environments (AWS, GCP). Proficiency in Terraform for infrastructure automation. Scripting skills (Bash, Python, etc.). Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills. Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK. Experience with version control systems such as Git. Strong collaboration and communication skills. Good to Have API Experience. The Perks It really is more than a job. We ll recognize your talent and make sure that you can still have a life - at work, and outside of it. Networks, committees, awards, sports and social clubs, mentorships, volunteering opportunities, extra time off the list goes on. Matched giving for your fundraising activity. Flexible working hours and work-from-home opportunities. Performance-related bonuses. Insurance and medical plans. Career-focused technical and leadership training in-class and online, incl. unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning platform. Contribution to gym memberships and more. A day off on your birthday. Two days volunteering leave per year.