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Senior Software Engineer II - Confluent
Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer focused on building scalable, reliable streaming solutions with Java and Kafka on the Confluent Platform, leveraging Docker and Kubernetes for deployment and operations.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high‑performance streaming services using Java and Kafka on the Confluent Platform.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define data pipelines, ensuring low latency and high throughput.
- Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting for distributed systems in production.
- Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best‑practice documentation.
Requirements
- 5+ years of software engineering experience with Java and distributed messaging systems.
- Deep knowledge of Kafka, Confluent Platform, and stream processing concepts.
- Hands‑on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong problem‑solving skills and a passion for building resilient, scalable systems.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities in a fast‑moving environment.
Skills
javakafkadockerkubernetes