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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Confluent - Senior Software Engineer - Backend - **Company:** IBM - **Location:** Durham, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Distributed Systems, Software Engineering, Backend, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Api Management, Confluent, Microservices - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/5210B191D8AC4651B5E53F7952D3CD3D/job/ ## About the Role * 2-5 years of experience building distributed, highly available backend systems in production; experience with cloud infrastructure is a strong plus. * Hands-on experience designing and operating large-scale services with clear API contracts and end-to-end lifecycle ownership. * Solid systems-level understanding of networking, OS, and storage tradeoffs relevant to backend infrastructure. * Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Go, Java, or C++, with the ability to work effectively in others as needed * Experience with public cloud and Kubernetes/containerized environments. * A self-starter with the ability to work effectively in teams * BS, MS in computer science or a related field, or equivalent work experience Preferred technical and professional experience * A networking background combined with your software engineering experience IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. ## Description To realize Confluent's enormous potential, we are looking for software engineers, at various levels, to grow our Traffic team which is responsible for building and managing the networking fabric of Confluent Cloud. Cloud networking is a strategic investment area for Confluent with the potential to impact the company's top and bottom line. The control plane area in the Traffic team builds and operates Confluent Cloud's networking foundation, providing APIs and workflows to create and manage networking resources while improving platform velocity, resiliency, and efficiency We are looking for someone with an interest in building large-scale distributed systems, with a focus on building and managing core platform services that power Confluent Cloud Networking What you will do: * Design, build, and operate backend services that are secure, reliable, and scalable in a cloud-native environment. * Own features and projects end to end: requirements, design, implementation, testing, rollout, and ongoing improvements. * Work with distributed systems and microservices, with a focus on performance, resiliency, and clear API contracts. * Contribute to service reliability and operations, including monitoring, alerting, and on-call participation where applicable. * Collaborate with partner teams on architecture, data modeling, and integration points across Confluent's platform. * Write clean, well-tested, and well-documented code, and participate in code reviews that raise the bar for the team. * Help improve engineering practices, tools, and automation to make it easier and safer to ship code. * Contribute to a healthy team culture through clear communication, inclusive collaboration, and a willingness to learn and teach. ## Related Videos - [Integrate your Cognitive Assistant with 3rd-party DBs and software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/249-integrate-your-cognitive-assistant-with-3rd-party-dbs-and-software) - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [Let's Get Started With Apache Kafka® for Python Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/565-let-s-get-started-with-apache-kafka-for-python-developers) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) - [Instant KAI Sandboxes with vCluster: Multi-Tenant, Multi-Scheduler GPU Sharing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100333-instant-kai-sandboxes-with-vcluster-multi-tenant-multi-scheduler-gpu-sharing) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025)