**In this role, you will**:
- Handle and supervise Kafka cluster, ACL, Kafka Connect, and KSQL.
- Supervise all aspects of Kafka environment establishment, from design to cluster configuration, performance improvements, and continuous monitoring.
- Perform high-level, day-to-day operational maintenance, support, and upgrades for the Kafka Cluster2.
- Build key performance metrics, measuring the utilization, performance, and overall health of the cluster2.
- Capacity planning and implementation of new/upgraded hardware and software releases as well as for storage infrastructure2.
- Research and recommend innovative, and where possible, automate key administration tasks2.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to production support2.
• *What you’ll need to succeed (required skills)**:
- Strong experience with Docker Container Apache Active MQ and GITHUB.
- Must have expertise in IBM CP4I KSQL and Kafka Schema Registry.
- Mandatory experience with Kafka IBM Event Streams and Event Driven Notification.
- Strong knowledge of event-driven architectures using Kafka Connect and Apache Log4J.
- Must have experience with IBM MQ Light JSON Rest API and SOAP.
• *What will help you stand out (preferred skills)**:
- Good to have certifications
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) IBM Certified Solution Developer
- Good communication and collaboration skills with the ability to optimally liaise with customers at all levels of the organization.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
• *Working arrangements**:
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a balanced work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 2-3 days a week in a client office in Vancouver, BC.
Note: The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.