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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - Cloud Platform - **Company:** IBM - **Location:** Markham, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface, Code Review, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Management of Software Versions, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Free and Open-Source Software, Api Design, Restful APIs, Terraform, Confluent, Golang, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2847391056-software-engineer-cloud-platform ## About the Role * BS, MS, or PhD in computer science or a related field, or equivalent work experience * 1-4 years of relevant software-development experience * Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, software design, and API development * Proficiency in Go, Java, Python, C++, or another modern programming language * Experience writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining production-quality software * An understanding of REST APIs, versioning, and backward compatibility * A self-starter with the ability to learn quickly and work effectively within a team * Strong written and verbal communication skills * An interest in developer tooling, infrastructure as code, cloud platforms, and distributed systems Preferred Technical And Professional Experience * Experience developing software in Go * Experience using Terraform or developing Terraform Providers * Experience building command-line tools or developer-facing APIs * Familiarity with the Terraform Plugin Framework or Terraform Plugin SDK * Experience contributing to or maintaining open-source software * Experience with Apache Kafka, Confluent Cloud, AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud #J-18808-Ljbffr ## Description The CLI/Terraform team is at the forefront of how customers manage and automate Confluent, building the tools and frameworks that turn Confluent's APIs into dependable developer experiences. With roughly 70% of customers using the CLI or Terraform and the Terraform Provider surpassing 474 million downloads, the team is critical to making Confluent easier to operate, automate, and integrate at scale., * Design, implement, test, and maintain features in the Confluent CLI and Terraform Provider, primarily using Go * Turn Confluent APIs into intuitive CLI commands and Terraform resources that customers can use in production automation * Work with service teams across Confluent to deliver new integrations and ensure a consistent experience across both products * Write automated tests, participate in code reviews, and follow established engineering and release practices * Investigate customer-reported issues and contribute fixes that improve reliability, performance, and usability * Contribute to shared frameworks, validation systems, and tooling that help service teams build and maintain their own integrations * Participate in operational support and learn to diagnose issues across APIs, cloud services, and customer environments ## Related Videos - [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) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [Can This Elephant Dance? 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