This is a remote position.
Position Title: Freelance Trainer – Kafka Administrator (Level-2 & Level-3)
We're looking for an experienced freelance trainer to deliver practical and hands-on sessions on Kafka Administration (Level-2 & Level-3). The trainer should bring deep technical knowledge, structured content, and a learner-centric delivery approach.
Kafka architecture
Cluster setup & configuration
Topic management
Monitoring and troubleshooting
Kafka Connect, KSQL, and Confluent Control Center (C3)
Security setup: SSL, ACLs, RBAC
Disaster Recovery (DR) using MirrorMaker
Multi-Region Clustering (MRC) and Cluster Linking
Advanced performance tuning and optimization
Deliver engaging and technically sound training aligned with the provided topic list
Provide practical demonstrations and hands-on lab guidance
Share recorded sessions, study materials, and practice assignments
Evaluate trainee progress and share feedback
Address queries and support post-session clarification
Deep knowledge of Apache Kafka ecosystem, Confluent Platform, and administration tools
Strong experience in Kafka security, DR strategies, and performance tuning
Hands-on experience with Kafka Connect, KSQL, and related tools
Ability to configure and manage highly available and scalable Kafka clusters
Proficient in monitoring tools and troubleshooting Kafka issues
Excellent communication and virtual classroom management skills
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