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Job description
DTCC is hiring a Principal Systems Engineer — a full-time, based in TX, United States role. Apply directly on DTCC's careers page below.
Principal Systems Engineer
Location: TX, United States
Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.
The Information Technology group delivers secure, reliable technology solutions that enable DTCC to be the trusted infrastructure of the global capital markets. The team delivers high-quality information through activities that include development of essential, building infrastructure capabilities to meet client needs and implementing data standards and governance.
Pay and Benefits:
- Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
- Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
- Pension / Retirement benefits
- Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
- DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).
Your Primary Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and manage Kafka clusters, including Confluent Kafka components.
- Maintain and optimize existing clusters while setting up new environments as needed.
- Continuously monitor Kafka clusters for performance, reliability, and capacity planning.
- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, ensuring optimal system efficiency.
- Implement and manage security protocols, including encryption, authentication, and authorization.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal security policies.
- Work closely with development teams to integrate Kafka with various data sources and sinks.
- Configure and manage Kafka connectors to facilitate smooth data flow.
- Plan and execute Kafka upgrades and patches, keeping systems updated with the latest features and security fixes.
- Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans, conducting regular testing to ensure business continuity.
- Manage Kafka topics, including configurations, retention policies, and cleanup settings.
- Provide technical support for Kafka-related issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quick resolutions.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for Kafka configurations, processes, and best practices.
- Contribute to knowledge sharing within the team to enhance operational efficiency.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 8 years of related experience
- Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience
Talents Needed for Success:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Kafka administration, including Confluent Kafka.
- 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.
About Us
DTCC proudly supports Flexible Work Arrangements favoring openness and gives people freedom to do their jobs well, by encouraging diverse opinions and emphasizing teamwork. When you join our team, you’ll have an opportunity to make meaningful contributions at a company that is recognized as a thought leader in both the financial services and technology industries. A DTCC career is more than a good way to earn a living. It’s the chance to make a difference at a company that’s truly one of a kind.
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About the Organization
Serves as a dedicated technology resource for advancing DTCC’s business opportunities and providing industry thought leadership for leveraging new technology. The goal of this new department is to partner internally with IT, our business and regulatory divisions and externally with clients, regulators, and fintech vendors, to help build new platforms and business models to advance DTCC’s mission to support the financial markets.
The Information Technology group delivers secure, reliable technology solutions that enable DTCC to be the trusted infrastructure of the global capital markets. The team delivers high-quality information through activities that include development of essential, building infrastructure capabilities to meet client needs and implementing data standards and governance.Get Systems Engineer jobs like this→
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Principal Systems Engineer at DTCC?
The required skills for Principal Systems Engineer at DTCC include: Kafka, Communication.
What is the seniority level for Principal Systems Engineer at DTCC?
Principal Systems Engineer at DTCC is a Principal level position.
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