Middleware Engineer - Apache/Confluent Kafka (3-9 yrs)

Location : Gurugram

Notice Period : 15 Days.

Exp : 3 to 9 years

1. Middleware Management :

- Implement, configure, and maintain middleware solutions (e.g., Apache/Confluent Kafka, IBM MQ, RabbitMQ, Message Broker).

- Implement, configure, and maintain NoSQL databases like Aerospike, Redis etc.

- Implement, configure, and maintain distributed search and analytics engine like Elasticsearch.

2. System Integration :

- Collaborate with development teams to design and implement integration solutions that connect disparate systems, ensuring smooth data flow and reduced latency.

- Troubleshoot and resolve middleware-related issues across complex IT environments.

3. Performance Tuning :

- Conduct performance tuning, capacity planning, and load balancing of middleware platforms.

- Monitor system health and optimize middleware processes to ensure reliability and uptime.

4. Security and Compliance :

- Ensure the secure configuration and integration of middleware technologies, including encryption, authentication, and access control.

- Stay up-to-date with industry standards and compliance requirements (e.g., PCI-DSS, ISO).

5. Documentation and Reporting :

- Maintain comprehensive documentation for middleware configurations, policies, and procedures.

- Provide regular status reports, performance metrics, and troubleshooting updates to stakeholders.

6. Collaboration and Support :

- Work closely with infrastructure teams, application developers, and business units to understand integration needs and challenges.

- Provide second- or third-line support for middleware-related incidents and requests.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

Technical Skills :

- Expertise in middleware technologies like Apache/Confluent Kafka, IBM MQ,.

- Expertise in NoSQL databases like Aerospike, Redis

- Expertise in distributed search and analytics engine like Elasticsearch

- Experience with message-oriented middleware (MOM), web services, and API management.

- Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, SOAP, and JSON/XML for communication protocols.

- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Shell scripting, or Bash for automation tasks.

- Understanding of microservices architecture, cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP), and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

Problem-Solving : Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve issues related to data flow, system failures, and service integration.

Project Management : Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively, working under tight deadlines.

Soft Skills :

- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.

- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.