Redis and Kafka Database Administrator

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Level 3 Redis and Kafka DBA to manage and support our real-time data infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in managing, monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting high-throughput, low-latency distributed systems. This role will involve working closely with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to ensure optimal performance and availability of data services. Key Responsibilities Redis Administration Manage and maintain Redis clusters (standalone, sentinel, and Redis Enterprise setups). Perform upgrades, patching, and capacity planning. Configure persistence (RDB, AOF) and high availability. Monitor Redis performance and tune configuration parameters. Handle backup/recovery and disaster recovery planning. Troubleshoot and resolve production issues. Kafka Administration Deploy, configure, and maintain Kafka clusters (including Zookeeper). Monitor Kafka performance, tune parameters, and ensure message reliability. Manage topic creation, partitioning, replication, and retention policies. Handle security configurations (SSL, SASL, ACLs). Support schema registry, Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams, and MirrorMaker. Troubleshoot consumer/producer lag and broker-related issues. L3 Support Act as an escalation point for complex incidents and root cause analysis. Automate common DBA tasks using scripting (Python, Bash etc.). Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible). Collaborate with SRE and DevOps to integrate with CI/CD pipelines. Participate in on-call rotations and incident response. Required Skills Experience 6+ years in database/infrastructure management roles. 3+ years of hands-on experience with Redis. 3+ years of hands-on experience with Kafka. Proficiency in Linux systems administration. Strong scripting knowledge (Bash, Python, or similar). Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc.). Knowledge of container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Understanding of networking, firewalls, DNS, and load balancing. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Redis Enterprise and Confluent Kafka. Certifications in Redis/Kafka/Linux. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure). Experience in PCI/HIPAA-compliant environments. Soft Skills Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication and documentation skills. Ability to work independently and under pressure. Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams.