Kafka AdminDiksha Technologiesfull-timeRequired skillsActiveMQApacheApache Kafkacapacity planningCLIcomplianceDevOpsKafkaKubernetesOAuthRoot Cause AnalysisAbout the role Diksha Technologies Website: dikshatech.com Job details: Role- Kafka EngineerLocation-GurgaonExperience-3-5 YearsRoles and Responsibilities:Manage and support Apache Kafka clusters in production environments.Deploy, configure, and maintain Kafka using Strimzi / AMQ Streams Operators.Monitor cluster health, performance, and availability using Prometheus, Grafana, and logging tools (EFK/Loki).Perform incident management, troubleshooting issues such as:ISR/URP issuesConsumer lagBroker instabilityLeader election and rebalancingHandle Kafka topic management (partitions, replication, retention policies).Work with Kafka Connect, Kafka Bridge, and MirrorMaker for data integration and replication.Manage ActiveMQ (AMQ) configurations including queues, DLQ, expiry queues, and redelivery policies.Execute capacity planning, scaling, and storage management activities.Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement preventive measures.Manage rolling upgrades, CRD updates, and version upgrades of Kafka clusters.Ensure security compliance using:TLS/mTLSSASL/SCRAMOAuth/OIDC (Keycloak)RBAC and network policiesCollaborate with DevOps, application teams, and support teams for smooth operations.Maintain proper documentation and ensure smooth shift handovers. Requirements:3–5 years of experience in Kafka Administration / Messaging Systems.Strong understanding of:Kafka architecture (topics, partitions, offsets, consumer groups)OpenShift/Kubernetes (pods, deployments, services, ingress/routes)Hands-on experience with:Strimzi / AMQ StreamsCLI tools: oc, kubectl, Kafka CLI, AMQ CLIExperience with Kafka Connect, MirrorMaker, Kafka BridgeKnowledge of ActiveMQ (JMS) concepts and configurationsExperience in monitoring & alerting tools (Prometheus, Grafana)Strong troubleshooting skills in distributed systemsFamiliarity with log analysis and observability tools (EFK/Loki)Experience in handling production incidents and SLA-driven environmentsGood understanding of security protocols (TLS, SASL, OAuth, RBAC)Strong communication, analytical, and documentation skills Click on Apply to know more. This page is fully interactive when JavaScript is enabled. Please enable JavaScript to apply or browse related roles.