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We are seeking a talented and experienced Kafka Architect with migration experience to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to join our team. As a Kafka Architect, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our Kafka infrastructure to support our data processing and messaging needs, while also leading the migration of our Kafka ecosystem to GCP. You will work closely with our engineering and data teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of Kafka on GCP. Responsibilities: Discovery, analysis, planning, design, and implementation of Kafka deployments on GKE, with a specific focus on migrating Kafka from AWS to GCP. Design, architect and implement scalable, high-performance Kafka architectures and clusters to meet our data processing and messaging requirements. Lead the migration of our Kafka infrastructure from on-premises or other cloud platforms to Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Conduct thorough discovery and analysis of existing Kafka deployments on AWS. Develop and implement best practices for Kafka deployment, configuration, and monitoring on GCP. Develop a comprehensive migration strategy for moving Kafka from AWS to GCP. Collaborate with engineering and data teams to integrate Kafka into our existing systems and applications on GCP. Optimize Kafka performance and scalability on GCP to handle large volumes of data and high throughput. Plan and execute the migration, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity. Test and validate the migrated Kafka environment to ensure it meets performance and reliability standards. Ensure Kafka security on GCP by implementing authentication, authorization, and encryption mechanisms. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Kafka infrastructure and applications on GCP. Ensure seamless data flow between Kafka and other data sources/sinks. Implement monitoring and alerting mechanisms to ensure the health and performance of Kafka clusters. Stay up to date with Kafka developments and GCP services to recommend and implement new features and improvements. Requirements: Bachelors degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (Masters degree preferred). Proven experience as a Kafka Architect or similar role, with a minimum of [5] years of experience. Deep knowledge of Kafka internals and ecosystem, including Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams, and KSQL. In-depth knowledge of Apache Kafka architecture, internals, and ecosystem components. Proficiency in scripting and automation for Kafka management and migration. Hands-on experience with Kafka administration, including cluster setup, configuration, and tuning. Proficiency in Kafka APIs, including Producer, Consumer, Streams, and Connect. Strong programming skills in Java, Scala, or Python. Experience with Kafka monitoring and management tools such as Confluent Control Center, Kafka Manager, or similar. Solid understanding of distributed systems, data pipelines, and stream processing. Experience leading migration projects to Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including migrating Kafka workloads. Familiarity with GCP services such as Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Google Cloud Storage, Google Cloud Pub/Sub, and Big Query. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
