Date Posted
10-Jul-2026
Location
Maharashtra (MH), 1
Job Type
Full Time
Company
Huntsman
Description
Job Title:
L1 Kafka Administrator
???? Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
???? Apply at: careers@ashnik.com
About the Company:
Ashnik is a leader in bringing cutting-edge open-source technologies to the Indian and Southeast Asian markets since 2009. We empower global enterprises through innovative solutions in Streaming Data Pipelines, Unified Observability, Database Platforms, and Application Delivery Platforms. With partnerships across major open-source technologies like Kafka, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, MongoDB, and more, Ashnik is at the forefront of digital transformation.
Job Type: Full-time
???? Shift & Schedule:
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Night shift
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Weekend availability
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24×7 rotational shifts
Position Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated L1 Kafka Administrator to join our 24×7 Managed Services Team. You will monitor and manage large-scale Kafka clusters, respond to incidents, and assist in routine operations while escalating issues to L2 as needed. This is a great opportunity for professionals passionate about Kafka and open-source technologies to gain hands-on experience in enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities:
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Monitor Kafka clusters for performance, availability, and security
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Conduct routine checks on brokers, topics, and partitions
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Respond to alerts and troubleshoot issues, escalating to L2 support when necessary
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Assist with deployment and configuration of Kafka components
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Maintain operational documentation and incident logs
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Collaborate with L2 teams to understand issues and solutions
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Ensure SLA compliance and smooth shift transitions
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Provide first-level triage for Kafka-related issues
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Participate in 24×7 rotational shifts
Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
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2–3 years of relevant experience
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4–5 years of total industry experience preferred
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Basic knowledge of Confluent Kafka architecture
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Familiarity with Linux/Unix and basic system administration
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Experience with monitoring tools: Prometheus, Grafana, Kibana
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Understanding of messaging systems (e.g., RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ)
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Basic scripting skills in Bash or Python
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Good understanding of networking protocols
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Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
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Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays in a 24×7 support model
Preferred Qualities:
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Prior experience in a managed services environment
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Passion for open-source technologies
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Strong team collaboration and willingness to learn
What’s In It For You?
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Be a Thought Leader in open-source solutions
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Work on multi-technology projects beyond just product delivery
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Collaborate with industry pioneers and tech experts
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Contribute to digital transformation projects for global enterprises
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Grow your career within a fast-paced and expanding company
Benefits:
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Comprehensive Health Insurance
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Flexible Working Options for work-life balance
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Ongoing Training & Development opportunities
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24×7 Team Assistance Program
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Parental and Family Leave policies
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Paid Medical and Annual Leaves
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Rewards and Recognition for performance
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