Confluent

Staff Software Engineer

Confluent

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: India

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

Distributed SystemsGoJavaKafkaKubernetesMicroservicesMySQLPostgresPython

About the role

  • Build mission-critical backend services that deliver value to our customers. You will play a crucial role in architecting, designing, developing and operationalizing high performance, scalable, reliable and resilient services
  • Design, develop, and maintain Kafka Connect connectors for integrating with databases and data warehouses (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Snowflake).
  • Troubleshoot and debug technical issues inside a deep and complex technical stack that includes microservices, containers, and virtualization
  • Ensure operational readiness of the services and meet the availability and performance SLA commitments to our customers
  • A strategic engineer who constantly thinks of process and operational improvements

Requirements

  • 12+ years industry experience designing, building, scaling and supporting backend systems in production with a solid grasp on good software engineering practices such as code reviews, deep focus on quality, and documentation.
  • Strong programming and algorithmic skills. Proficiency in a major programming language, e.g., Java, Go, C / C++, Python, etc.
  • Experience configuring and deploying distributed systems and microservices using modern tools, e.g. Kubernetes, Helm, etc.
  • Strong focus on project delivery and communication skills.
  • Experience in driving operational excellence for large, production services.
  • A strong sense of customer centricity, teamwork, technical leadership and mentorship and are excited about team and company success.
  • BS, MS, or PhD in computer science or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Benefits
  • Belonging isn’t a perk here. It’s the baseline. We work across time zones and backgrounds, knowing the best ideas come from different perspectives. And we make space for everyone to lead, grow, and challenge what’s possible.
  • We’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Employment decisions are based on job-related criteria, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.
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Hard Skills & Tools
backend servicesKafka ConnectPostgreSQLMySQLSnowflakemicroservicescontainersvirtualizationprogrammingalgorithmic skills
Soft Skills
process improvementoperational excellenceproject deliverycommunicationcustomer centricityteamworktechnical leadershipmentorship
Certifications
BS in computer scienceMS in computer sciencePhD in computer science