Broadridge
Overview
At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If youre passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team. Broadridge is hiring a Sr. Kafka Engineer! As the Kafka Platform Director, youll lead the strategy, design, and operations of large-scale event streaming solutions with Confluent Cloud and Kafka. Youll drive automation, security, and performance across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, ensuring the platform is resilient, scalable, and future-ready. Partnering with cross-functional teams, youll power real-time data streaming that fuels innovation and critical business insights. Responsibilities
Architecture & Design Architect,
design , and
implement
Kafka-based solutions using
Confluent Cloud
and
Confluent Platform , ensuring they are highly scalable, resilient, and
future-proof .
Provide
technical leadership
in designing event-driven architectures that integrate with on-prem systems and multiple cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Platform Management Oversee
administration
and
operational management
of Confluent Platform components:
Kafka brokers ,
Schema Registry ,
Kafka Connect ,
ksqlDB , and
REST Proxy .
Develop and maintain
Kafka producers ,
consumers , and
streams
applications to support
real-time data streaming
use cases.
Deployment & Automation Lead
deployments
and
configurations
of Kafka topics, partitions, replication strategies in both
on-prem
and
cloud
setups.
Automate provisioning, deployment, and maintenance tasks with
Terraform ,
Chef ,
Ansible ,
Jenkins , or similar
CI/CD
tools.
Monitoring & Troubleshooting Implement robust
monitoring ,
alerting , and
observability
frameworks using
Splunk ,
Datadog ,
Prometheus , or similar tools for both
Confluent Cloud
and
on-prem
clusters.
Proactively
troubleshoot
Kafka clusters, diagnose performance issues, and conduct
root cause analysis
for complex, distributed environments.
Performance & Capacity Planning Conduct
capacity planning
and
performance tuning
to optimize Kafka clusters; ensure they can handle
current
and
future
data volumes.
Define and maintain
SLA/SLI
metrics to track latency, throughput, and downtime.
Security & Compliance Ensure
secure
configuration of all Kafka and Confluent components, implementing best practices for
authentication
(Kerberos/OAuth),
encryption
(SSL/TLS), and
access control
(RBAC).
Collaborate with InfoSec teams to stay compliant with internal and industry regulations (GDPR, SOC, PCI, etc.).
Cross-Functional Collaboration Work with
DevOps ,
Cloud ,
Application , and
Infrastructure
teams to define and align
business requirements
for data streaming solutions.
Provide
guidance
and
support
during platform upgrades, expansions, and new feature rollouts.
Continuous Improvement Stay current with
Confluent Platform releases
and Kafka community innovations.
Drive
continuous improvement
by recommending new tools, frameworks, and processes to enhance reliability and developer productivity.
Qualifications
5+ years
of hands-on experience with
Apache Kafka ; at least
2+ years
focused on
Confluent Cloud
and
Confluent Platform .
Deep knowledge of
Kafka Connect ,
Schema Registry ,
Control Center ,
ksqlDB , and other Confluent components.
Experience
architecting
and
managing
hybrid Kafka solutions in
on-prem
and
cloud
(AWS, Azure, GCP).
Advanced understanding of
event-driven architecture
and the
real-time data
integration ecosystem.
Strong
programming/scripting
skills (Java, Python, Scala) for Kafka-based application development and automation tasks.
DevOps & Automation Hands-on experience with
Infrastructure as Code
(Terraform, CloudFormation) for Kafka resource management in both
cloud
and
on-prem .
Familiarity with
Chef ,
Ansible , or similar configuration management tools to automate deployments.
Skilled in
CI/CD pipelines
(e.g., Jenkins) and
version control
(Git) for distributed systems.
Monitoring & Reliability Proven ability to
monitor
and
troubleshoot
large-scale, distributed Kafka environments using Splunk, Datadog, Prometheus, or similar tools.
Experience with
performance tuning
and
incident management
to minimize downtime and data loss.
Security & Compliance Expertise in securing Kafka deployments, including
Kerberos
and
SSL
configurations.
Understanding of
IAM
best practices, network security, encryption, and governance in hybrid environments.
Leadership & Collaboration Demonstrated experience
leading
platform upgrades, migrations, and
architecture reviews .
Excellent
communication
skills, with ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences (developers, architects, executives).
Comfortable collaborating with
cross-functional teams product owners, system engineers, security, and business stakeholders.
Education & Preferred Experience Bachelors or Masters degree in
Computer Science ,
Information Systems , or related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience with
container orchestration
(Docker/Kubernetes) is a plus.
Compensation Range: The salary range for this position is between $130,000 - $160,000 USD. Broadridge considers various factors when evaluating a candidate's final salary including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education. Bonus Eligibility: Bonus Eligible Benefits Information: Please visit
www.broadridgebenefits.com
for more information on our comprehensive benefit offerings #LI-PP1 We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative, engaging, and inclusive environment and are committed to providing a workplace that empowers associates to be authentic and bring their best to work. We believe that associates do their best when they feel safe, understood, and valued, and we work diligently and collaboratively to ensure Broadridge is a companyand ultimately a communitythat recognizes and celebrates everyones unique perspective. US applicants: Click here to view the EEOC "Know Your Rights" poster. Disability Assistance We recognize that ensuring our long-term success means creating an environment where everyone is welcome, where everyone's strengths are valued, and where everyone can perform at their best. Broadridge provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance or would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application and/or hiring process, please contact us at 888-237-7769 or by sending an email to BRcareers@broadridge.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr
At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If youre passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team. Broadridge is hiring a Sr. Kafka Engineer! As the Kafka Platform Director, youll lead the strategy, design, and operations of large-scale event streaming solutions with Confluent Cloud and Kafka. Youll drive automation, security, and performance across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, ensuring the platform is resilient, scalable, and future-ready. Partnering with cross-functional teams, youll power real-time data streaming that fuels innovation and critical business insights. Responsibilities
Architecture & Design Architect,
design , and
implement
Kafka-based solutions using
Confluent Cloud
and
Confluent Platform , ensuring they are highly scalable, resilient, and
future-proof .
Provide
technical leadership
in designing event-driven architectures that integrate with on-prem systems and multiple cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Platform Management Oversee
administration
and
operational management
of Confluent Platform components:
Kafka brokers ,
Schema Registry ,
Kafka Connect ,
ksqlDB , and
REST Proxy .
Develop and maintain
Kafka producers ,
consumers , and
streams
applications to support
real-time data streaming
use cases.
Deployment & Automation Lead
deployments
and
configurations
of Kafka topics, partitions, replication strategies in both
on-prem
and
cloud
setups.
Automate provisioning, deployment, and maintenance tasks with
Terraform ,
Chef ,
Ansible ,
Jenkins , or similar
CI/CD
tools.
Monitoring & Troubleshooting Implement robust
monitoring ,
alerting , and
observability
frameworks using
Splunk ,
Datadog ,
Prometheus , or similar tools for both
Confluent Cloud
and
on-prem
clusters.
Proactively
troubleshoot
Kafka clusters, diagnose performance issues, and conduct
root cause analysis
for complex, distributed environments.
Performance & Capacity Planning Conduct
capacity planning
and
performance tuning
to optimize Kafka clusters; ensure they can handle
current
and
future
data volumes.
Define and maintain
SLA/SLI
metrics to track latency, throughput, and downtime.
Security & Compliance Ensure
secure
configuration of all Kafka and Confluent components, implementing best practices for
authentication
(Kerberos/OAuth),
encryption
(SSL/TLS), and
access control
(RBAC).
Collaborate with InfoSec teams to stay compliant with internal and industry regulations (GDPR, SOC, PCI, etc.).
Cross-Functional Collaboration Work with
DevOps ,
Cloud ,
Application , and
Infrastructure
teams to define and align
business requirements
for data streaming solutions.
Provide
guidance
and
support
during platform upgrades, expansions, and new feature rollouts.
Continuous Improvement Stay current with
Confluent Platform releases
and Kafka community innovations.
Drive
continuous improvement
by recommending new tools, frameworks, and processes to enhance reliability and developer productivity.
Qualifications
5+ years
of hands-on experience with
Apache Kafka ; at least
2+ years
focused on
Confluent Cloud
and
Confluent Platform .
Deep knowledge of
Kafka Connect ,
Schema Registry ,
Control Center ,
ksqlDB , and other Confluent components.
Experience
architecting
and
managing
hybrid Kafka solutions in
on-prem
and
cloud
(AWS, Azure, GCP).
Advanced understanding of
event-driven architecture
and the
real-time data
integration ecosystem.
Strong
programming/scripting
skills (Java, Python, Scala) for Kafka-based application development and automation tasks.
DevOps & Automation Hands-on experience with
Infrastructure as Code
(Terraform, CloudFormation) for Kafka resource management in both
cloud
and
on-prem .
Familiarity with
Chef ,
Ansible , or similar configuration management tools to automate deployments.
Skilled in
CI/CD pipelines
(e.g., Jenkins) and
version control
(Git) for distributed systems.
Monitoring & Reliability Proven ability to
monitor
and
troubleshoot
large-scale, distributed Kafka environments using Splunk, Datadog, Prometheus, or similar tools.
Experience with
performance tuning
and
incident management
to minimize downtime and data loss.
Security & Compliance Expertise in securing Kafka deployments, including
Kerberos
and
SSL
configurations.
Understanding of
IAM
best practices, network security, encryption, and governance in hybrid environments.
Leadership & Collaboration Demonstrated experience
leading
platform upgrades, migrations, and
architecture reviews .
Excellent
communication
skills, with ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences (developers, architects, executives).
Comfortable collaborating with
cross-functional teams product owners, system engineers, security, and business stakeholders.
Education & Preferred Experience Bachelors or Masters degree in
Computer Science ,
Information Systems , or related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience with
container orchestration
(Docker/Kubernetes) is a plus.
Compensation Range: The salary range for this position is between $130,000 - $160,000 USD. Broadridge considers various factors when evaluating a candidate's final salary including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education. Bonus Eligibility: Bonus Eligible Benefits Information: Please visit
www.broadridgebenefits.com
for more information on our comprehensive benefit offerings #LI-PP1 We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative, engaging, and inclusive environment and are committed to providing a workplace that empowers associates to be authentic and bring their best to work. We believe that associates do their best when they feel safe, understood, and valued, and we work diligently and collaboratively to ensure Broadridge is a companyand ultimately a communitythat recognizes and celebrates everyones unique perspective. US applicants: Click here to view the EEOC "Know Your Rights" poster. Disability Assistance We recognize that ensuring our long-term success means creating an environment where everyone is welcome, where everyone's strengths are valued, and where everyone can perform at their best. Broadridge provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance or would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application and/or hiring process, please contact us at 888-237-7769 or by sending an email to BRcareers@broadridge.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr