Senior Software Engineer - Confluent Cloud Traffic

IBM

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Work type: On-site
Location: Tucson, AZ
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 Tucson, AZ, you will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining scalable solutions for managing traffic across our distributed systems. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing robust APIs, implementing efficient data processing pipelines, and ensuring high availability of services. You will work closely with other engineers to build innovative features that enhance the performance and reliability of Confluent Cloud Traffic. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in Java or Scala, along with experience in Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud-native technologies such as AWS or GCP. A deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and strong problem-solving skills are essential for tackling complex challenges within this fast-growing domain.

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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 code reviews and refactoring practices.
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 Apache Kafka or similar streaming platforms.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field required.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

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