Remote Senior Software Engineer II

Description:

• Confluent is focused on transforming how data moves and is utilized globally, providing a data streaming platform that operates in near real-time.
• The Confluent Platform Team, based in India, aims to deliver a top-tier data streaming platform that can operate in any Bring Your Own Infrastructure (BYOI) setup.
• The platform is essential for businesses needing real-time systems to make quick decisions at scale, with Confluent being a leader in data-in-motion.
• The team is responsible for generating 45% of Confluent's revenue by offering a strong product roadmap, security fixes, and timely support to customers.
• The role involves enhancing the Kafka and Confluent Developer Experience and enabling customers to leverage Confluent Cloud innovations alongside their private cloud.
• Responsibilities include evolving the Confluent Platform, ensuring high-quality deliverables, crafting code for various operational tasks, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior engineers.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 8+ years of hands-on software development experience, with the ability to anticipate future technical needs and implement them.
• Experience in building and operating large-scale systems, with a solid understanding of systems operations, is required.
• Strong fundamentals in distributed systems design, concurrent programming, and multi-threading are essential.
• A self-starter attitude with effective teamwork skills and the ability to identify and resolve technical issues is necessary.
• Timely delivery of projects and the ability to balance short-term and long-term technical decisions are crucial.
• Candidates should possess strong communication skills to influence technology decisions among team members and management.
• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience is required, along with a pragmatic understanding of various technologies and frameworks.
• The ability to handle intense customer production issues on-call, including debugging and analysis, is needed.

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 work across time zones and backgrounds, fostering an inclusive environment for idea generation and collaboration.