VP, Kafka Platform Manager

What you'll do

• Manage mission-critical Kafka messaging, streaming, and integration platforms for advisory platforms.
• Lead Kafka Middleware Platform Engineering Operations for both on-premise and cloud-based environments.
• Develop and execute technical strategies, roadmaps, and operational metrics for Kafka platforms.
• Manage incident resolutions, platform upgrades, maintenance, and automation for Kafka and Swagger Hub.
• Deliver internal automations and self-service capabilities for the developer community.
• Consolidate platforms into the cloud while maintaining operational hygiene and DevSecOps principles.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of onshore, nearshore, and offshore engineers.
• Handle financial planning, vendor management, and contract negotiations for the platform.

What we're looking for

• 5-7 years of experience developing, cultivating, and leading high-performing Kafka platform teams.
• 4+ years of experience in platform engineering and management involving Middleware technologies.
• 5+ years of experience delivering and operating in an Agile/Kanban model with dependency management.
• 5-7 years of experience with Cloud technologies, architecture, DevSecOps, and Infrastructure-as-code including Terraform and Ansible.
• 2+ years of experience activating and managing high-performing 24x7 support teams.
• Demonstrated expertise managing Confluent Kafka, IBM Message Brokers, and integrating databases like Oracle, Postgres, and SQL Server.
• Demonstrated expertise in creating CI/CD deployments using Ansible, Chef, and Jenkins and managing Kubernetes/Docker platforms.
• 8+ years of experience in technology leadership roles within a financial service or related FinTech firm (preferred).