Senior Software Engineer - Confluent Cloud Traffic

IBM

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Work type: On-site
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY
Posted: 3 days ago

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer - Confluent Cloud Traffic

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As a Senior Software Engineer on the Confluent Cloud Traffic team in Poughkeepsie, NY, you will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable solutions to manage traffic across our distributed systems. Your day-to-day tasks will include developing robust APIs, optimizing performance, and ensuring high availability of services. You will work with Kafka Streams, Kubernetes, and Docker while leveraging Java and Python extensively. The role requires expertise in microservices architecture, cloud-native technologies, and experience with CI/CD pipelines. This position is integral to addressing the growing demands of our global customer base by enhancing reliability and scalability within a fast-paced, innovative environment.

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Kafka Confluent Cloud Java Python REST APIs Docker Kubernetes CI/CD AWS PostgreSQL Git Jenkins Swagger JUnit

What you'll do

Design and implement scalable solutions for Confluent Cloud Traffic.
Optimize system performance by identifying bottlenecks and implementing improvements.
Develop automated testing frameworks to ensure high-quality software releases.
Maintain code quality through rigorous unit testing and integration testing.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.

What we're looking for

5+ years of software engineering experience in cloud-based systems.
Proficient in Java and at least one other programming language (e.g., Python).
Strong understanding of microservices architecture and API design principles.
Experience with Kafka or similar distributed streaming platforms.
Solid background in system scalability, performance tuning, and reliability.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field required.

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