Lead Kafka Platform Support Specialist

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 hybrid setup with the flexibility to work from any location in Lithuania, whether it's your home or our dynamic offices in Vilnius and Kaunas.

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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
• Background with PagerDuty and Uptrends is preferred

Nice to have

• Relevant certifications in Confluent Certified Developer or Administrator for Apache Kafka

We offer

• Engineering Heritage: Best-in-class experts sharing a culture of engineering excellence and tackling complex engineering challenges for over 30 years
• Advanced Tech Stack: Innovative projects where you can apply or enhance your expertise in Cloud, Data, AI, and other emerging technologies
• World-Class Clients: Work closely with 295+ of the Forbes Global 2000 on creating disruptive solutions that make a global impact
• Professional Growth: Exceptional support for career development with comprehensive resources for upskilling or reskilling in pioneering practices
• GenAI Community: Strong AI competencies with 600+ experts across 55+ locations driving GenAI-enabled transformation journeys
• Entrepreneurial Culture: If you're passionate and dedicated to improving business transformation, we provide the support you need to bring your ideas to life
• Hybrid Setup: The flexibility to work from any location in Lithuania, whether it's your home or our dynamic offices in Vilnius and Kaunas
• Other Benefits: Additional vacation and trust days, private health insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and more

Salary range €3K-€5.2K gross, based on your experience and interview results.
About EPAM
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. For over 30 years, our team has helped leading brands navigate the waves of digital transformation, building solutions that help them stay competitive through constant market disruption.
With offices in 55+ countries, EPAM has grown in Lithuania to over 1,200+ talented innovators in just 4 years. We foster creativity and unconventional ways of doing things, welcoming like-minded professionals to join us