COPY - Application Server Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Application Server / Platform Engineer to support a critical enterprise integration platform. This role sits at the intersection of data engineering, infrastructure, and platform operations, with a focus on Apache NiFi (Cloudera CFM/CDP) and Kafka. This is a high-impact, developer-facing role responsible for platform stability, troubleshooting production issues, and supporting cross-functional teams across upgrades, migrations, and ongoing operations. Responsibilities

• Own and administer Apache NiFi (Cloudera CFM/CDP) and Kafka platforms
• Build and maintain basic NiFi flows for validation, POC testing, and integrations
• Provide production support, handling ServiceNow tickets, production issues, and SLA-driven requests
• Monitor platform health, troubleshoot performance issues, and ensure reliability
• Support platform upgrades and migrations, including major NiFi/Cloudera version changes
• Integrate platform components with AWS (S3, IAM, EKS, Secrets Manager)
• Write Python and shell scripts for automation, monitoring, and operations
• Manage security configurations (TLS/SSL, IAM, LDAP/AD access)
• Collaborate with developers to onboard users, configure connectors, and resolve issues
• Contribute to platform governance and maintain runbooks/documentation

Skills and Requirements

• 5+ years in data infrastructure, integration platforms, or platform operations
• Hands-on experience with NiFi or similar tools (Kafka, Informatica, MuleSoft)
• Experience with Cloudera environments (CFM/CDP) or comparable platforms
• Experience supporting production data pipelines and integrations
• Python scripting
• Experience with AWS (S3, IAM, EKS)
• Linux administration
• Familiarity with TLS/SSL, certificates, and access management (LDAP/AD) N/A

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].