Senior Technology Engineer Level 2
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Provide advanced and/or cross-technology engineering through all phases of the Technology / Project Life Cycle. The Technology Engineer is responsible for the overall systems infrastructure including engineering, implementation and integration, and technical services and support. The Technology Engineer designs, implements/installs, maintains, and administers infrastructure systems including hardware, software, and various configurations. Monitors overall performance to proactively identify potential issues and tune appropriately. Performs root cause analysis on failed components and implements corrective measures. The Technology Engineer mentors and coaches' others to establish and improve processes and procedures. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety of others.The primary requirement is for a Kafka infrastructure engineer who can administer & support our Kafka platform, however there is a lot of custom tooling built around the platform for which it may be helpful to have some development experience, Java or other technologies.Essential Job Functions: Ensure adherence to architecture standards and roadmaps Design and successfully implement overall infrastructure / middleware components per project with infrastructure teams, ensuring that overall solution is designed to meet SLA (performance and up-time), DR, and scalability needs required by the solution. Support the architecture, engineering, implementation, and support of Kroger custom developed and vendor purchased integration solutions as well as bulk data movement throughout the enterprise and to Kroger external vendors Ensure that post-production operational processes / deliverables are well designed and implemented prior to the project moving into the solution support phase. Define and create operational procedures, processes, and scripts. Follow appropriate change/release management practices. Support and maintain infrastructure solutions utilizing required tools and technologies. Provide off-hours support (24 x 7) as required. Develop and maintain deployed technology list for each infrastructure discipline. Assist in the evaluation, selection, and implementation of new technologies with infrastructure teams to ensure adherence to architecture guidelines for new technology introduction. Evaluate vendor technical and support capabilities. Provide technical leadership on establishing standards and guidelines. Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.Required Skills : Kafka, Java, DevOps/Automation Technologies, working with legacy systems, able to multi-task and a go-getter attitudeBasic Qualification : Additional Skills : Background Check :YesDrug Screen :YesNotes :Selling points for candidate :Project Verification Info :Candidate must be your W2 Employee :YesExclusive to Apex :NoFace to face interview required :NoCandidate must be local :NoCandidate must be authorized to work without sponsorship ::NoInterview times set : :NoType of project :Development/EngineeringMaster Job Title :OtherBranch Code :Cincinnati