We are looking for a Support Specialist to play a key role in building, maintaining and troubleshooting our Kafka Platform. You'll be at the frontline of ensuring optimal performance and security, developing innovative features, automation and integrations, and even supporting PagerDuty and Uptrends SaaS.

This position offers remote setup with the flexibility to work from any location in Georgia, whether it's your home, a well-equipped office in Tbilisi or coworking spaces in Batumi and Kutaisi.

Responsibilities

• Install and optimize new Kafka clusters
• Ensure consistent health and performance of the Kafka platform and data pipelines
• Troubleshoot and resolve platform-related issues
• Conduct regular performance tuning of Kafka platform components
• Monitor and optimize the cost and performance efficiency of Kafka clusters
• Upgrade the Kafka platform, involving strategic planning, rigorous testing and streamlined implementation
• Maintain Kafka platform security through persistent monitoring and security audits
• Conduct system backups and disaster recovery procedures
• Manage the Kafka platform's capacity with foresight on future growth and scaling needs

Requirements

• Proven experience in implementing and maintaining Confluent Platform
• Solid knowledge of HELM and Docker
• Familiarity with Terraform
• Proficiency in Cloud services (specifically GCP & AWS) including Compute, Networking, Storage, IAM
• Experience with Jenkins, especially in Pipelines and Groovy
• Strong expertise in Python/Shell scripting and automation
• Deep understanding of Linux administration

Nice to have

• Background with PagerDuty and Uptrends is preferred
• Relevant certifications in Confluent Certified Developer or Administrator for Apache Kafka

We offer

• We connect like-minded people:
  • Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
  • Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
  • Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
  • Relocation opportunities within our offices in 50+ countries
  • Corporate and social events
• We invest in your growth:
  • Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
  • Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
  • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, O'Reilly, Cloud Guru
  • Free English classes with certified teachers
• We cover it all:
  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
  • Comprehensive medical & family care package
  • Five trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
  • Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)

EPAM Georgia is a team of innovators united by a passion for technology. The dynamic and inclusive culture we embrace helps positively impact our communities, clients, and employees. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to numerous cutting-edge projects, deliver the most creative solutions, and have an opportunity to learn. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we are proud to provide talents with a solid ground to develop and grow.