Remote Senior Software Engineer

Description:

• Confluent is focused on transforming how data moves and what can be achieved with it, enabling companies to react faster and deliver dynamic experiences.
• The role involves building the next-generation Telemetry Platform to enhance the Confluent Cloud platform's scalability.
• The Telemetry Platform collects metrics and traces from services to provide insights for service operators and customers.
• As a Senior Software Engineer, you will collaborate with the team and stakeholders to design, architect, and develop a secure multi-tenant Cloud Platform.
• You will address complex distributed systems problems at scale and build services that operate across various cloud providers like AWS, GCP, and Azure.
• Responsibilities include independently driving complex technical projects, building backend services, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring operational readiness of services.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years of industry experience in designing, building, scaling, and supporting backend systems in production.
• A solid understanding of software engineering practices, including code reviews, quality focus, and documentation.
• Strong programming and algorithmic skills with proficiency in a major programming language such as Java, Go, C/C++, or Python.
• Experience in configuring and deploying distributed systems and microservices using modern tools like Kubernetes and Helm.
• Strong project delivery and communication skills are essential.
• Experience in driving operational excellence for large production services is required.
• A strong sense of customer centricity, teamwork, technical leadership, and mentorship is necessary.
• A BS, MS, or PhD in computer science or a related field, or equivalent work experience is required.

Benefits:

• Confluent promotes a culture of belonging and values diverse perspectives, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to lead and grow.
• The company is committed to being an equal opportunity workplace, making employment decisions based on job-related criteria without discrimination.
• Employees are encouraged to challenge the status quo and contribute to innovative solutions in a collaborative environment.