Custom Software Engineer
Project Role Description : Lead the effort to design, build and configure applications, acting as the primary point of contact.
Must have skills : Apache Kafka, Apache Administration
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 7.5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education
Summary:
We are looking for a skilled Kafka Administrator to join our team . In this role, you will be responsible for setting up, configuring, and managing Kafka clusters, ensuring high availability and performance of our data streaming platform. You will work closely with development and operations teams to design and implement Kafka solutions that meet our business needs.
Scope:
EMES core platform, components, interfaces, custom tools, and any customizations that support digital manufacturing systems and operations including:
Material and Inventory modules
Order management
Equipment and instrument integration
Sample management
Patient scheduling system integration
Label printing
General automatic recipe functionality
Custom business recipe capabilities
Batch reporting and analytics
Key Responsibilities:
Install, configure, and maintain Kafka clusters in production and development environments
Monitor Kafka performance and troubleshoot issues related to brokers, producers, and consumers
Implement best practices for data ingestion, retention, and processing within the Kafka ecosystem
Develop and maintain documentation regarding configuration, processes, and procedures
Optimize Kafka cluster performance and capacity planning
Work closely with application teams to understand data flow requirements and provide support for Kafka integration
Qualifications (Required):
Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of experience as a Kafka Administrator or in a similar role
Strong understanding of Kafka architecture, streaming concepts, and related technologies
Experience with Kafka management tools such as Confluent Control Center, Kafka Manager, or similar
Familiarity with cloud technologies and containerization (e.g., AWS, Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment
Desirable Attributes
Hands-on expertise with Python 3.x, FastAPI framework, Docker, Kubernetes.
Experience in building RESTful APIs, asynchronous services, and Kafka-based event streaming platforms.
Knowledge of manufacturing process automation, MES platforms, and pharmaceutical compliance.
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently and drive initiatives in cross-functional, global teams.
Kolkata
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