Infrastructure Lead

Job Description

Job Title: Kafka Infra Lead

Location: Mississauga, ON (Hybrid)

Duration: 12+ months (possible extension)

Role Overview

Will own and enhance the enterprise Kafka messaging platform, partnering with cross-functional technology teams to ensure seamless integration, stability, scalability, and security. Requires deep expertise in Confluent Kafka administration, large-scale cluster management, and event-driven architecture, with strong stakeholder collaboration and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead integration and support of Kafka messaging infrastructure across technology teams
• Install, administer, upgrade, and maintain Confluent Platform components
• Analyze system logic, identify issues, and design/implement enhancements and solutions
• Support large, multi-node Kafka clusters in a production environment
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Systems Analysts to document impacts and requirements
• Identify risks, vulnerabilities, and security concerns; propose mitigation strategies

Required Qualifications

• Expertise in Apache Kafka, Zookeeper, Schema Registry, Kafka Connect, Control Center, Replicator, and Security Plugins
• Experience managing large-scale Kafka clusters and full platform lifecycle (install, upgrade, maintenance)
• Strong understanding of Event-Driven Architecture (EDA)
• 2+ years of scripting experience (Ansible preferred)

Note: Dexian Canada will, on request, provide accommodations for disabilities to support your participation in all aspects of our Recruitment and Assessment/Selection Processes.

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

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Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.