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The focus is on platform stability, scalability, data safety, and enablement of producer/consumer teams.Job Description\nWhat You'll Do:\nEssential Job Functions & Tasks:\nDeploy and manage Kafka connectors (CDC, JDBC, IBM MQ, Redshift, etc.) in Confluent Kafka environments.\n\nContainerize and deploy microservices and connectors on OpenShift using Docker, YAML, and Kustomize.\n\nImplement CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Argo CD for automated deployments.\n\nPerform basic Kafka administration tasks such as topic creation, partitioning, replication, and monitoring.\n\nCollaborate with architects and business teams to understand integration requirements and deliver scalable solutions.\n\nMonitor Kafka clusters and connector health using tools like Confluent Control Center, Prometheus, Grafana, Dynatrace, Splunk and OpenShift-native monitoring.\n\nBuild and maintain custom connectors for specialized data sources and sinks.\n\nSupport production deployments and troubleshoot issues across Kafka pipelines and OpenShift environments.\n\nClear understanding of cloud managed services including AWS, Azure cloud to deploy Confluent connectors for data integrations\n\nSupport real-time data streaming between on-prem systems and cloud/SaaS platforms.\n\nWork closely with business teams, architects, and product owners to understand integration requirements.\n\nCoordinate with co-sourced/offshore teams for development and deployment tasks.\n\nConduct code reviews, quality checks, and ensure adherence to standards.\n\nEnsure reliability and scalability of Kafka pipelines by applying 12-Factor principles and microservices architecture.\n\nCollaborate with architects and platform teams to align Kafka solutions with enterprise integration patterns and cloud strategies.\n\nAutomate deployment, monitoring, and operational tasks wherever possible.\n\nOwn integration of deliverables from design through production deployment.\n\nAct as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Kafka-based integrations and cluster administration.\n\nAdditional Requirements:\nStrong hands-on Kafka experience in production environments.\n\nUnderstanding of distributed systems, messaging semantics, and fault tolerance.\n\nExperience with Kafka Deployments in Kubernetes Platform (OpenShift, Docker etc.)\n\nExperience with Multi-Region High Availability on-premises deployments\n\nExperience with building producer/consumer applications using Kafka connectors\n\nExperience building custom microservices in Python/Java\n\nExperience with Kafka security (TLS, ACLs, RBAC).\n\nAbility to troubleshoot complex, cross-team data flow issues.\n\nPreferred Requirements:\nExperience with Schema Registry, Kafka Connect, MirrorMaker.\n\nExperience with Oracle Golden Gate or similar CDC tool for data movement\n\nFamiliarity with enterprise integration patterns and platforms (APIM, Camunda, webMethods, Oracle SOA or similar technologies).\n\nWhat We're Looking For:\nEducation requirements are listed below:\nBachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field is required.\n\nWork Experience Requirements are listed below:\n7 years’ relevant work experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.\n\nLicense(s)/Certification(s) are listed below:\nConfluent Certified Administrator for Apache Kafka® (CCAAK)\n\nConfluent Certified Developer for Apache Kafka® (CCDAK)\n\nConfluent Certified Cloud Operator (CCAC)\n\nAt AEP, we’re more than just an energy company - we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!\nCompensation Data\nCompensation Grade:\nSP20-008Compensation Range:\n$98,993.00 - $128,688.00The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.\nHear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one.\nIt is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. 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