Confluent

Senior Solutions Engineer - Oracle XStream

India

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Data Streaming, Database TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess deep Oracle expertise, including proven experience with Oracle Database administration, replication, and CDC, specifically with versions 19c and 21c. Familiarity with XStream APIs, LogMiner, and Oracle GoldenGate is required, along with hands-on experience configuring ARCHIVELOG mode, supplemental logging, and managing SCNs. A strong understanding of Kafka Connect architecture and experience building or managing Kafka-based CDC pipelines are essential. Familiarity with real-time architectures using Kafka, Flink, or KSQLDB, and an understanding of event ordering, schema evolution, and snapshot modes are necessary. Proficiency in Java, SQL, and scripting for automation is required for debugging and troubleshooting. Excellent communication and leadership skills are needed to translate technical details into customer value and implementation plans, with experience guiding DBA teams through prerequisites and tuning.

Responsibilities

The Senior Solutions Engineer will lead technical discovery and solution design for customers, guiding the implementation of the Oracle XStream CDC Connector in Confluent Cloud and Confluent Platform. They will demonstrate product differentiation, articulate the advantages of Confluent's XStream connector over legacy solutions, and support CDC migrations by collaborating with Professional Services and Partner teams. Responsibilities include shaping customer success through working demos, supporting POCs, and ensuring production readiness for high-throughput, low-latency workloads. The role involves enabling go-to-market execution by training internal stakeholders and customers on XStream-specific requirements and driving a field feedback loop by providing detailed technical insights to Engineering and PM to influence the roadmap for future connector enhancements.

Skills

Oracle XStream CDC Connector
Oracle database internals
real-time data architectures
distributed systems
Confluent Cloud
Confluent Platform
data streaming
CDC migrations
LogMiner
GoldenGate

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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