Posted 3 months ago
Kafka consultant
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Contract Kafka consultant supporting Kafka and WebSphere environments, troubleshooting issues, and tuning Java/JEE applications.
About this role
Kafka consultant
Sonsoft , Inc. is a USA based corporation duly organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Georgia. Sonsoft Inc. is growing at a steady pace specializing in the fields of Software Development, Software Consultancy and Information Technology Enabled Services.
Please include:
Primary assignment will be supporting Kafka and Websphere environments hosting internally developed applications. Environments supported include Web Servers and Tomcat based environments
• Respond to environment problems and implement resolution efforts across technology areas..
• Functions as a System Engineer specializing in Web Services in the SDLC in Kafka, Web Sphere, Tomcat / TCSserver, Apache, Web Server, an dWeb Logic
• Demonstrate expert knowledge and skills implementing and troubleshooting clustering, JMS, JDBC
• Conduct performance tuning of JAVA / JEE / JSE applications and platforms
Requirements
- 3+ years working with Kafka
• Strong Linux and shell scripting experience (must be very strong)
• 5 – 7 + years of IBM WebSphere / Weblogic / Tomcat / TC Server administration, configuration, troubleshooting, and deployments; primary focus should be in EMS / Messaging.
• Experience with Apache based web servers, with advanced configuration, troubleshooting
• JAVA / JEE / JSE applications and platforms experience
• Broad coverage of TCServer (Tomcat) and Apache on Linux
• Strong understanding and background managing and supporting middleware components serving / hosting Java applications in a Linux environment
• Strong system integrations experience
o Troubleshooting (primarily non production)
o Good security practices
• Strong Apache Kafka skills coupled with very good Java Experience (Tomcat / TC Server).
• Good communication, independent thinker / problem solver, able to work on own in an aggressive environment
Plus
• Experience developing Java tools and utilities is a plus
• Knowledge of the airline business is a plus
• Working knowledge of Oracle RAC
Apache messaging resource with Kafka experience
This role requires no management of other resources, but instead the resource must have good time management skills. They will be expected to perform tasks on their own
They will be working with the client on a daily basis. Strong communication skills are a must
Additional Information
** U.S. Citizens and those who are authorized to work independently in the United States are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.
Note:-
- This is a Contract job opportunity for you.
- Only US Citizen, Green Card Holder, GC-EAD, H4-EAD, L2-EAD, OPT-EAD & TN-Visa can apply.
- No H1B candidates, please.
- Please mention your Visa Status in your email or resume.
** All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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