Senior Software Engineer - Confluent Cloud Traffic

IBM

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Work type: On-site
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted: 3 days ago

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer - Confluent Cloud Traffic

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We are seeking a senior software engineer to join our Confluent Cloud Traffic team in Seattle. This role involves designing and implementing scalable solutions for managing traffic across our distributed systems, focusing on performance optimization and reliability. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to build robust services that handle high volumes of data in real-time. The ideal candidate is proficient in Java or Scala and has experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud-native technologies like AWS or GCP. Additionally, familiarity with Kafka and Confluent Cloud is a significant plus, as you will be contributing to the development of features that enhance our platform's capabilities for large-scale data processing and analytics.

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Kafka Confluent Cloud AWS Docker CI/CD Python Java PostgreSQL Kubernetes Terraform Git Jenkins Ansible Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

Design and implement scalable solutions for Confluent Cloud Traffic.
Optimize system performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
Develop automated testing frameworks to ensure high-quality software releases.
Maintain code quality through rigorous code reviews and refactoring.
Stay updated with industry trends and integrate new technologies as needed.

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, C++).
Strong understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture.
Experience with Kafka or similar streaming platforms is highly desirable.
Solid background in system design, scalability, and performance optimization.

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