We are seeking a senior software engineer to join our Confluent Cloud Traffic team in Armonk, NY. This role involves designing and implementing scalable solutions for managing traffic within our cloud infrastructure, focusing on optimizing performance and reliability. Day-to-day responsibilities include working with Envoy proxy to handle routing, load balancing, and security features. Candidates should have strong experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and microservices architecture. Proficiency in programming languages such as Java or Go is essential, along with a deep understanding of network protocols and distributed systems. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in observability tools like Prometheus and Grafana to monitor and troubleshoot complex issues in real-time. This position requires hands-on involvement in a fast-paced environment where you will contribute to the development of cutting-edge cloud services at scale.