Lead Systems Engineer (Kafka Administrator)
DTCCHyderabad, Telangana, India • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Posted February 27, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
DTCC is a leading post-trade market infrastructure with over 50 years of experience, offering clearing services, settlement, asset management, and data solutions across global financial markets. Through automation and standardization, DTCC mitigates risk, enhances transparency, and drives efficiency for thousands of clients, including broker/dealers and custodian banks. As an industry-owned firm, DTCC innovates to simplify complex financial processes and advance the digital asset ecosystem.
Job Description
DTCC is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer (Kafka Administrator) to ensure the stability, security, and efficiency of our Confluent Kafka infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Kafka administration, security, performance tuning, and integration.
Requirements
- Minimum of 6 years of related experience
- Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits
- Pension / Retirement benefits
- Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care
- Flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote
