The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) · 16 hours ago
Lead Systems Engineer
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
6+ years expThe Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) is at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets, committed to helping employees grow and succeed. The Lead Systems Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the stability, security, and efficiency of the Confluent Kafka infrastructure, managing Kafka clusters and collaborating with development teams to integrate Kafka with various data sources.
FinanceFinancial ExchangesFinancial ServicesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Install, configure, and manage Kafka clusters, including Confluent Kafka components
Maintain and optimize existing clusters while setting up new environments as needed
Continuously monitor Kafka clusters for performance, reliability, and capacity planning
Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, ensuring optimal system efficiency
Implement and manage security protocols, including encryption, authentication, and authorization
Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal security policies
Work closely with development teams to integrate Kafka with various data sources and sinks
Configure and manage Kafka connectors to facilitate smooth data flow
Plan and execute Kafka upgrades and patches, keeping systems updated with the latest features and security fixes
Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans, conducting regular testing to ensure business continuity
Manage Kafka topics, including configurations, retention policies, and cleanup settings
Provide technical support for Kafka-related issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quick resolutions
Maintain comprehensive documentation for Kafka configurations, processes, and best practices
Contribute to knowledge sharing within the team to enhance operational efficiency
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 6 years of related experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in Kafka administration, including Confluent Kafka
Strong understanding of Kafka security, including encryption, authentication, and authorization
Experience with Kafka integration, including configuring and managing Kafka connectors
Hands-on experience with Kafka upgrades, patching, and disaster recovery planning
Proficiency in troubleshooting Kafka-related issues and optimizing system performance
Strong documentation skills and ability to communicate effectively across teams
Communicates openly keeping everyone across the organization informed
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience
Benefits
Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
Pension / Retirement benefits
Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
Company
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)
With over 50 years of experience, DTCC is the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Frank La Salla
President, CEO and Director of DTCC
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Edward Cortes
Executive Director
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