Senior Software Engineer - Confluent Cloud Traffic

IBM

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Posted: 14 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 Austin, Texas. This role involves designing and implementing scalable solutions for managing traffic across our distributed systems, focusing on optimizing performance and reliability. You will work closely with other engineers to build and maintain services using Envoy proxy, ensuring seamless integration within our microservices architecture. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud-native technologies such as AWS or GCP. Strong proficiency in Go and Python is required for developing robust backend systems that handle high volumes of data traffic efficiently. This position demands a deep understanding of network protocols and distributed system design to tackle complex challenges in real-time data streaming at scale.

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Envoy Kubernetes CI/CD Docker Prometheus Grafana AWS Python PostgreSQL

What you'll do

Design and implement high-performance traffic management solutions using Envoy proxy.
Optimize Confluent Cloud's network infrastructure for scalability and reliability.
Develop and maintain robust APIs for traffic routing and load balancing.
Troubleshoot complex issues in distributed systems to ensure service availability.
Collaborate on security enhancements to protect the Confluent Cloud environment.

What we're looking for

5+ years of software engineering experience in cloud traffic management.
Deep understanding and hands-on experience with Envoy proxy.
Strong background in developing and maintaining high-performance systems.
Experience with microservices architecture and service mesh technologies.
Proficient in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, C++, Go).
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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