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Kafka Platform Engineer / Operations Specialist
Take ownership of business-critical Kafka and secure file-transfer platforms within a highly professional financial services environment.
Kafka Platform Engineer / Operations Specialist
Job description:
Start date: ASAP
End date:
Workload: 100% (1 day Home Office)
As a Kafka Platform Engineer / Operations Specialist, you will ensure the stability and reliable operation of business-critical integration platforms. Your focus will be on administering and supporting Apache Kafka and Axway SecureTransport, resolving incidents, troubleshooting technical issues, performing maintenance and operational improvements, and supporting secure data exchange with external partners.
Operate and maintain the Apache Kafka platform
Monitor platform stability, availability, and performance
Troubleshoot incidents and perform root-cause analysis
Support Axway SecureTransport and secure external data exchange
Handle maintenance, upgrades, and operational improvements
Automate recurring operational tasks
Collaborate with infrastructure, DevOps, application, and security teams
About the customer:
Our client is a leading Swiss financial services organisation with an international footprint and a strong focus on technology, security, and operational excellence. You will join a professional Data Integration Platform team responsible for reliable and secure enterprise data flows.
Requirements:
Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a comparable technical qualification; equivalent hands-on experience is also welcome.
Minimum 8+ years of experience with Apache Kafka administration and operations
Experience with Axway SecureTransport
Strong troubleshooting and production support skills
Solid DevOps, automation, Linux, and monitoring knowledge
Experience in complex enterprise environments
Independent, reliable, and structured way of working
Financial services experience is a strong advantage
English Fluent & German is a strong Advantage.
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