[Remote] Senior Solutions Architect at Confluent

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Data StreamingIndustries

Requirements

6+ years of Professional Services Experience/Integration/Delivery experience
Deep experience designing, building, and operating in-production Big Data, stream processing, and/or enterprise data integration solutions, ideally using Apache Kafka
Demonstrated experience successfully managing multiple B2B infrastructure software development projects, including driving expansion, customer satisfaction, feature adoption, and retention
Experience operating Linux (configure, tune, and troubleshoot both RedHat and Debian-based distributions)
Experience using cloud providers (Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure) for running high-throughput systems
Experience with distributed systems (Kafka, Hadoop, Cassandra, etc.)
Proficiency in Java or Python
Excellent communication skills, with an ability to clearly and concisely explain tricky issues and complex solutions
Ability to quickly learn new technologies
Ability and willingness to travel to meet with customers

Responsibilities

Helping a customer determine his/her platform and/or application strategy for moving to a more real-time, event-based business (including remote preparation, presenting workshops, investigating solutions, and writing recommendations summary docs)
Providing feedback to the Confluent Product and Engineering groups
Building tooling for another team or the wider company to help push technical boundaries and improve delivery quality
Testing performance and functionality of new components developed by Engineering
Writing or editing documentation and knowledge base articles, including reference architecture materials and design patterns based on customer experiences
Honing your skills, building applications, or trying out new product features
Participating in community and industry events

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Apache KafkaConfluent PlatformHadoopSparkStormRelational DatabasesNoSQL DatabasesStreaming ArchitecturesData Infrastructure

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, the position is remote.

What experience level is required for this role?

The role requires 6+ years of Professional Services Experience/Integration/Delivery experience and deep experience designing, building, and operating in-production Big Data, stream processing, and/or event processing systems.

What technical expertise is needed for the Senior Solutions Architect role?

Deep knowledge and experience in Apache Kafka, the Confluent platform, and complementary systems such as Hadoop, Spark, Storm, relational and NoSQL databases are required.

What is the company culture like at Confluent?

The culture emphasizes teamwork with no egos or solo acts, featuring smart, curious individuals who ask hard questions, give honest feedback, and support each other toward a common goal.

What salary or compensation does this role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Confluent

Data streaming solutions for real-time processing

About Confluent

Confluent specializes in data streaming solutions, focusing on helping businesses manage and process real-time data streams. Its main product is built on Apache Kafka, an open-source platform that allows users to create real-time data pipelines and streaming applications. Clients, including large enterprises and financial institutions, utilize Confluent's tools to collect, process, and analyze data streams, which helps them make quicker and more informed decisions. Unlike many competitors, Confluent offers a subscription-based model for its cloud platform, Confluent Cloud, and its on-premises software, Confluent Platform, ensuring a steady revenue stream. The company also provides professional services like training and consulting to assist clients in optimizing their data streaming solutions. Confluent's goal is to be a leader in the data streaming market, enabling organizations to leverage real-time data for improved operational efficiency.

Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$443.5MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Best Teammates on Planet Earth - Loving your job has a lot to do with the people around you. Luckily at Confluent, you will find some of the most genuine people who make you excited to come to work each day.

Adjustable Working Arrangements - While most of our employees work typical business hours, we encourage everyone to partner with their manager to make a schedule that works best for them and Confluent.

Robust Benefits - Health and wellness is important and Confluent is proud to offer a total benefits program that ranks in the top percentile of companies similar in size to our industry in our established geographies.

Rest and Recharge Days - Personal time off is great but it is even better when your whole team has the day. Each quarter, teams have three recharge days where the entire team logs off and refreshes before coming back to work.

Weekly Lunch Spend - At Confluent, we have a weekly lunch program called “No Pay Thursday.” On Thursdays, lunch is provided by Confluent at local restaurants and grocery stores, taxes may apply for some countries.

Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) - Confluent employees work really hard to meet the needs of our growing and scaling business. To make sure that we don’t burn out, we encourage everyone to balance their PTO in an adequate way.

Risks

CTO Chad Verbowski's retirement may lead to a temporary leadership vacuum.

WarpStream acquisition may present integration challenges, disrupting operations.

Participation in MongoDB AI Program exposes Confluent to competitive pressures.

Differentiation

Confluent's platform is based on Apache Kafka, a leading open-source data streaming technology.

The company offers a subscription-based model, ensuring steady recurring revenue streams.

Confluent's solutions cater to diverse industries, enhancing real-time data processing capabilities.

Upsides

Increased adoption of Apache Flink complements Confluent's existing Apache Kafka-based solutions.

Integration with MongoDB's AI Applications Program enhances AI-driven data processing capabilities.

The OEM Program launch can drive new partnerships and expand market presence.

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