Application Production Support Engineer - Kafka from Innova
Newark, MD
About the Job
Innova Solutions has a client that is immediately hiring for a <Application Production Support Engineer- Kafka>
Position type: Contract
Duration: 12+ months
Location: Hybrid 3 days onsite in Newark, DE or Charlotte, NC or Plano, TX
As a Application Production Support Engineer - Kafka, you will:
Note- Application Production Support with Kafka experience.
• Primary responsibility includes Complex Application Maintenance, Defect Fixes and Application Support.
• Would be expected to understand the complete end-to-end architecture involving DB2, IBM IIDR, Kafka and SingleStore.
• Would be expected to understand the operating production environments, configurations.
• In addition to being an Individual Contributor, this candidate would operate as a technical / team lead guiding few more engineers in Application support work.
• As needed basis, would be Responsible for developing complex software to accomplish business goals.
• On any Development assignments, individual will follow these Guidelines
• Ensure that software is meeting functional, non-functional, and compliance requirements.
• Responsible for writing code, Configuration, unit testing, and ensures the solution can be integrated successfully into the overall application/system with clear, robust and well-tested interfaces.
• Contribute to story refinement/defining requirements.
• Participate and guide team in estimating work necessary to realize a story/requirement through the delivery lifecycle.
• Perform spike/proof of concept as necessary to mitigate risk or implement new ideas.
• Code solutions and unit test to deliver a requirement/story per the defined acceptance criteria and compliance requirements.
• Utilize multiple architectural components (across data, application, business) in design and development of client requirements
• Assist team with resolving technical complexities involved in realizing story work.
• Contribute to existing test suites (integration, regression, performance),analyze test reports, identify any test issues/errors, and triage the underlying cause.
• Document and communicate required information for deployment, maintenance, support, and business functionality.
• Participate, contribute and can coach team members in the delivery/release (CI-CD) events. e.g. branching timelines, pull requests, issue triage, merge/conflict resolution, release notes
• 10+ years Industry Experience
• Senior Kafka based development having Hands on experience working on Kafka cluster. Writing producer/consumer code. Knowledge about Kafka multi-region stretch cluster and optimal cluster configuration. Knowledge of distributed Kafka connect clusters and developing Kafka connectors with understanding of performance configuration.
• Confluent Certified Developer will be an added advantage.
• Strong Knowledge on any RDMS database/SQL/Stored Procedures etc.
• Experience with MemSQL, DB2, Oracle preferred
• Experience with IBM DataStage ETL Tooling.
• Working java knowledge to write code using eclipse or IntelliJ tools. Understanding of java coding standards and deployment process.
• Knowledge of Splunk and Dynatrace tool usage on logging and monitoring. Querying Splunk logs and dashboard creation for analysis.
• Linux/Unix usage with python or shell scripts knowledge for automation.
• Experience with Data Replication Tools like IBM IIDR is a plus.
• Experience with Agile development and tool set like Jira.
Extensive experience with Data replication products like IBM IIDR
Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. ASK ME HOW.
Thank you!
Amit Panwar
Assistant Manager - Recruitment
PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: <$65 - $70 per hour>
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.
Recent Recognitions:
Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin,
sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr@innovasolutions.com or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.
The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
Position type: Contract
Duration: 12+ months
Location: Hybrid 3 days onsite in Newark, DE or Charlotte, NC or Plano, TX
As a Application Production Support Engineer - Kafka, you will:
Note- Application Production Support with Kafka experience.
• Primary responsibility includes Complex Application Maintenance, Defect Fixes and Application Support.
• Would be expected to understand the complete end-to-end architecture involving DB2, IBM IIDR, Kafka and SingleStore.
• Would be expected to understand the operating production environments, configurations.
• In addition to being an Individual Contributor, this candidate would operate as a technical / team lead guiding few more engineers in Application support work.
• As needed basis, would be Responsible for developing complex software to accomplish business goals.
• On any Development assignments, individual will follow these Guidelines
• Ensure that software is meeting functional, non-functional, and compliance requirements.
• Responsible for writing code, Configuration, unit testing, and ensures the solution can be integrated successfully into the overall application/system with clear, robust and well-tested interfaces.
• Contribute to story refinement/defining requirements.
• Participate and guide team in estimating work necessary to realize a story/requirement through the delivery lifecycle.
• Perform spike/proof of concept as necessary to mitigate risk or implement new ideas.
• Code solutions and unit test to deliver a requirement/story per the defined acceptance criteria and compliance requirements.
• Utilize multiple architectural components (across data, application, business) in design and development of client requirements
• Assist team with resolving technical complexities involved in realizing story work.
• Contribute to existing test suites (integration, regression, performance),analyze test reports, identify any test issues/errors, and triage the underlying cause.
• Document and communicate required information for deployment, maintenance, support, and business functionality.
• Participate, contribute and can coach team members in the delivery/release (CI-CD) events. e.g. branching timelines, pull requests, issue triage, merge/conflict resolution, release notes
• 10+ years Industry Experience
• Senior Kafka based development having Hands on experience working on Kafka cluster. Writing producer/consumer code. Knowledge about Kafka multi-region stretch cluster and optimal cluster configuration. Knowledge of distributed Kafka connect clusters and developing Kafka connectors with understanding of performance configuration.
• Confluent Certified Developer will be an added advantage.
• Strong Knowledge on any RDMS database/SQL/Stored Procedures etc.
• Experience with MemSQL, DB2, Oracle preferred
• Experience with IBM DataStage ETL Tooling.
• Working java knowledge to write code using eclipse or IntelliJ tools. Understanding of java coding standards and deployment process.
• Knowledge of Splunk and Dynatrace tool usage on logging and monitoring. Querying Splunk logs and dashboard creation for analysis.
• Linux/Unix usage with python or shell scripts knowledge for automation.
• Experience with Data Replication Tools like IBM IIDR is a plus.
• Experience with Agile development and tool set like Jira.
Extensive experience with Data replication products like IBM IIDR
Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines. ASK ME HOW.
Thank you!
Amit Panwar
Assistant Manager - Recruitment
PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: <$65 - $70 per hour>
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.
Recent Recognitions:
- Named One of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
- Named One of the Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
- One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
- One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
- Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
- One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
- AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications
Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin,
sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hr@innovasolutions.com or (770) 493-5588. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.
The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
Salary
$65 - $70 per hour