Senior Software Engineer (Remote)
ExpediaFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates should have excitement in learning about streaming data and becoming a domain expert in the Confluent Data Stream Platform. Strong debugging skills for troubleshooting and resolving issues related to external or integrated software systems provided by third parties are required. Proficiency in Java or Scala, experience in diagnosing, reproducing and resolving customer issues, and experience with Java, Databases, Cloud Object stores, Messaging systems, or Cloud Functions are also necessary. Candidates must also have experience troubleshooting applications running on Linux, operational knowledge of Java applications, and experience with at least one mainstream distributed system such as Kafka, Kafka Connect, or Spark.
The Technical Support Engineer will work with customers to resolve a wide range of issues with their Confluent deployments. They will contribute to process development, communicate with the Engineering team to provide real-time product feedback from the field, and improve product documentation and author knowledge base articles. The role also involves creating and reviewing product demos and internal tooling, and working closely with the team behind Apache Kafka.
Data streaming solutions for real-time processing
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.