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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # [Confluent] Senior Software Engineer II - Kafka - **Company:** IBM - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Databases, DevOps, Distributed Data Store, Distributed Systems, Java Virtual Machine (JVM), Scala (Programming Language), Software Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Backend, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Front End Software Development, Confluent, Golang - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gnxkwg ## About the Role * Driven and excited about challenges of delivering complex projects in production with a focus on quality * Customer focused - making customers more successful by taking on their most challenging problems motivates you * Have a strong sense of teamwork and able to make decisions which benefit the team and company * Identify root causes, and get beyond treating symptoms - motivated to dig deep and solve hard problems What Gives You an Edge: * In-depth familiarity with the JVM * A strong background in distributed storage systems or databases * Experience in the areas of resource management and QoS * Experience/knowledge with public clouds (AWS, Azure or GCP) * Interest in evangelism (giving talks at tech conferences, writing blog posts evangelizing Kafka) * Experience working on databases or data storage, * BS, MS, or PhD in computer science or a related field, or equivalent work experience * Proficiency in Java, Scala, C/C++, Go or other statically typed languages * 4+ years of relevant cloud infrastructure/cloud networking experience * Strong fundamentals in distributed systems design and development * Experience building and operating large-scale systems in the Cloud * Solid understanding of basic systems operations (disk, network, operating systems, etc) Preferred technical and professional experience * Leading-Edge Technologies: Experience with designing, developing, and delivering software solutions using leading-edge technologies, including back-end and front-end development, and DevOps engineering. * Agile Collaboration: Experience working in an Agile environment, collaborating with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality software solutions. * Automated CI/CD Pipelines: Experience contributing to automated CI/CD pipelines, ensuring seamless integration and delivery of software solutions. 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