Senior Software Engineer II

Confluent is a company focused on rewriting how data moves and what the world can do with it. As a Senior Software Engineer II, you will take ownership of critical backend systems in Stream Governance products, leading the design and delivery of large-scale, distributed services that ensure data quality and integrity. Responsibilities: Develop and architect the cloud-native Stream Governance platform - a multi-tenant, highly available, and scalable service for Kafka and real-time data; Own and lead the end-to-end design and implementation of complex backend services within a cloud-native, microservices-based environment; Drive projects from Qualifications: 5+ years of industry experience designing, building, scaling, and operating backend systems in production; Deep proficiency in at least one major backend programming language (e.g., Java, Go, C/C++, or Python) and strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and system design; Hands-on experience with distributed systems, such as event-driven architectures, high-throughput services, or large-scale data pipelines; A strong understanding of consistency, fault tolerance, and performance tradeoffs; Strong experience running production services in a public cloud (AWS, GCP, or Azure), including containerized workloads (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes); Expertise in cloud-native technology, including networking & security, and experience being part of an oncall rotation; Proven experience in leading and mentoring technical teams; A track record of technical leadership: driving projects, influencing architecture, and coordinating work across multiple engineers or teams; Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to align stakeholders, explain complex ideas clearly, and drive decisions; BS, MS, or PhD in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience Required Skills: Backend programming languages, Distributed systems, Cloud-native technology, Production services in cloud, Data streaming technologies, Collaboration skills