Data Engineer

7 days ago

Taguig, National Capital Region, Philippines Philtech Full time

Expert Integration Engineer – Apache Kafka & Integration Platforms

About the Role

We are seeking an Expert-Level Integration Engineer with primary expertise in Apache Kafka administration. This role is critical for ensuring the stability, security, and scalability of our integration ecosystem. While the main focus is Kafka administration, the role also involves engineering/build work for Kafka in close partnership with the vendor, as well as managing other integration platforms. The ideal candidate is an SME who can manage complex environments, ensure operational excellence, and drive continuous improvement.

Top Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the overall administration and management of Apache Kafka, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
  • Perform Kafka engineering/build activities in close collaboration with the vendor for new implementations, upgrades, and enhancements.
  • Own the stability of the integration environment, including: patching and upgrades, vulnerability remediation, and FinOps remediation and cost optimization.
  • Manage and optimize other integration platforms: IBM MQ, IBM ACE, Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM), MeshIQ, Stonebranch File Transfer.
  • Deliver end-to-end implementation, covering engineering (build) and support (run) activities.
  • Develop automation scripts and workflows to improve operational efficiency (development experience is a plus).
  • Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and mentorship to the team.
  • Manage and resolve critical incidents, ensuring timely communication and root cause analysis.
  • Participate in on-call rotations, including weekend support as needed.

Top Key Requirements

  • Expert-level knowledge and hands-on experience in Apache Kafka administration (priority skill).
  • Experience in Kafka engineering/build activities, including cluster setup, scaling, and upgrades in partnership with vendors.
  • Strong experience managing: IBM MQ, IBM ACE, Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM), MeshIQ, Stonebranch File Transfer.
  • Proven ability to maintain environment stability, including patching, vulnerability remediation, and cost optimization.
  • Experience in incident management, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
  • Familiarity with automation tools and scripting (Python, Shell, Ansible) – development experience is a plus.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Willingness to participate in on-call support, including weekends as needed.

Preferred Skills

  • Certifications in Kafka or IBM Integration products is a plus.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, GCP)
  • Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker) is a plus.
  • Knowledge of monitoring tools and observability frameworks.

Soft Skills & Leadership Qualities

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Leadership and mentorship capabilities.
  • Adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments.
  • Proactive mindset with ownership and accountability

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