Technology Engineer - Kafka

The Technology Engineer - Kafka will be responsible for managing and optimizing Kafka-based streaming platforms, ensuring they run efficiently in high-throughput environments. This role includes developing CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and ArgoCD, deploying containerized applications with Docker and OpenShift, and automating infrastructure on cloud platforms such as Azure or OCI. Additionally, the engineer will focus on implementing security best practices and monitoring system resilience in production environments.

To succeed as a Technology Engineer - Kafka, candidates should have strong experience with Kafka installation and support in scalable environments. Proficiency in container orchestration tools like Docker, OpenShift, and Kubernetes is essential, along with expertise in CI/CD methodologies using Jenkins and GitHub. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure or OCI, along with solid scripting skills in Linux, will also be crucial. Additional experience with event streaming tools like Flink or Apache Spark is a plus.

Candidates for the Technology Engineer - Kafka position are typically expected to hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field. However, equivalent industry experience may also be considered. What matters most is your knowledge and hands-on experience in relevant technologies.

The Technology Engineer - Kafka plays a pivotal role in enhancing the tech team’s capabilities by driving innovation in architecture design and optimizing our tech stack, particularly around Kafka and cloud-native applications. This role supports agile project teams, collaborating with other engineers to improve infrastructure performance and ensure efficient service delivery. Your contributions will directly impact the bank’s technological landscape and overall efficiency.

In addition to technical proficiency, strong soft skills are crucial for the Technology Engineer - Kafka role. Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication and analytical thinking abilities, a self-starter attitude, and familiarity with agile methodologies. The ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders is vital for driving projects successfully in an innovative environment.

In your answer, focus on specific scenarios where you've managed Kafka systems, discussing your methods for installation, tuning, and maintenance. Highlight any challenges you overcame and strategies you implemented to enhance performance and reliability.

Discuss your experiences with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and ArgoCD, explaining how you set up pipelines to automate testing and deployment. Include examples of how you improved deployment speeds and reduced errors.

Detail your process for containerizing applications, including any best practices you follow for deployment. Talk about scaling, orchestration, and any challenges faced when using OpenShift, and how you resolved them.

Provide specific details about projects you've worked on involving Azure or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. Explain how you leveraged these platforms to enhance application performance and infrastructure management.

Share a specific example where you implemented monitoring tools or systems to track production health. Discuss any incidents and how your preparedness contributed to system resilience and uptime.

Discuss the security protocols you follow, including encryption and secure logging standards. Provide examples of how you've implemented compliance measures and how they've benefited previous projects.

Elaborate on your experience with automation tools and scripting languages that facilitate infrastructure management in cloud settings. Discuss how your automation strategies have led to efficiency gains.

Select a project where you implemented event-driven systems, detailing how you structured the architecture. Discuss the benefits realized and lessons learned during implementation.

Share the various resources you leverage, such as online courses, communities, blogs, and certifications that keep you sharp on technologies like Kafka, OpenShift, and cloud platforms.

Reflect on potential challenges you foresee in the role, such as scaling systems or maintaining security compliance, and discuss how you would approach and overcome these challenges.