Full-Time

Senior Kafka Administator

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Softheon

Softheon

201-500 employees

Healthcare technology for insurance solutions

Enterprise Software
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$115k - $130kAnnually

Senior

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Remote in USA

Remote position, targeting candidates in the USA.

Category
System Administration
IT & Security
Required Skills
Grafana
Apache Kafka
Prometheus

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in managing and administering Apache Kafka in a production environment.
  • Strong knowledge of Kafka architecture, including brokers, ZooKeeper, Kafka Connect, and Kafka Streams.
  • Experience in high availability and disaster recovery configurations for Kafka clusters.
  • Experience with security best practices, including SSL/TLS encryption, SASL, and Kerberos.
  • Proficiency in monitoring Kafka with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or similar.
  • Solid understanding of distributed systems, networking, and data flow management.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
Responsibilities
  • Design, install, configure, and manage Kafka clusters, including brokers, ZooKeeper, Kafka Connect, and Kafka Streams.
  • Optimize Kafka infrastructure to ensure high availability, scalability, and low latency.
  • Implement high availability configurations for Kafka to minimize downtime.
  • Design and implement disaster recovery strategies, ensuring data replication and failover mechanisms are functioning properly.
  • Set up and maintain Kafka backup procedures to ensure data integrity and availability.
  • Regularly test restore processes to verify that backups are viable and complete.
  • Ensure Kafka is secured, including encrypting data at rest and in transit.
  • Implement access control mechanisms, including SSL/TLS encryption and client authentication using Kerberos or SASL.
  • Monitor and address security vulnerabilities, ensuring Kafka complies with industry security standards.
  • Monitor the health and performance of Kafka clusters, ensuring that alerts and logs are actively tracked for any anomalies.
  • Tune Kafka parameters to enhance throughput, latency, and reliability.
  • Utilize tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or similar to monitor Kafka infrastructure.
  • Perform routine maintenance, including upgrading Kafka brokers, patches, and handling schema updates.
  • Troubleshoot Kafka-related issues such as performance degradation, replication lag, and consumer/producer errors.
  • Collaborate with software engineering, DevOps, and other stakeholders to integrate Kafka into the broader system architecture.
  • Document Kafka cluster configurations, procedures, and best practices.

Softheon provides technology solutions in the healthcare sector, focusing on eCommerce, eligibility, and enrollment for health insurance carriers, government agencies, and state exchanges. Their platform helps streamline the distribution and management of various insurance plans, including those under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Medicare, and Medicaid. Softheon’s services enable clients to enhance their digital transformation efforts, making healthcare more affordable and accessible. Unlike many competitors, Softheon has built a trusted reputation, serving over 60 health organizations and managing millions of lives while processing billions in payments. The company's goal is to improve the healthcare experience for both providers and consumers through efficient technology solutions.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$194.5K

Headquarters

Town of Brookhaven, New York

Founded

2000

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased telehealth adoption drives demand for Softheon's integrated healthcare technology solutions.
  • Expansion of Medicaid programs boosts demand for Softheon's enrollment and eligibility solutions.
  • Softheon's Enhanced Direct Enrollment solution enhances consumer-centric healthcare experiences.

What critics are saying

  • Rapid technological advancements may outpace Softheon's current offerings, requiring continuous innovation.
  • Large tech companies entering healthcare could threaten Softheon's market share.
  • Integration challenges from NextHealth Technologies acquisition may disrupt operations and client services.

What makes Softheon unique

  • Softheon offers a robust platform for digital transformation in the insurance market.
  • The company provides tailored eCommerce, eligibility, and enrollment solutions for diverse clients.
  • Softheon is trusted by over 60 health organizations, managing millions of lives.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Home Office Stipend

Phone/Internet Stipend

Wellness Program

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

2%
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