We’re not just building better tech. We’re rewriting how data moves and what the world can do with it. With Confluent, data doesn’t sit still. Our platform puts information in motion, streaming in near real-time so companies can react faster, build smarter, and deliver experiences as dynamic as the world around them.
It takes a certain kind of person to join this team. Those who ask hard questions, give honest feedback, and show up for each other. No egos, no solo acts. Just smart, curious humans pushing toward something bigger, together.
One Confluent. One Team. One Data Streaming Platform.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Applications Engineering powers the organization’s central nervous system, enabling scalable, data-driven platforms that transform business insights into impactful actions. We are seeking an accomplished Senior Software Engineer with deep backend engineering expertise to design, build, and operate enterprise-grade distributed systems.
This role is ideal for engineers who bring strong problem-solving skills, system design experience, and the ability to collaborate effectively across backend, UI, product, and platform teams. Exposure to modern UI technologies is a plus for delivering end-to-end solutions.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Design and implement scalable, high-performance backend services using Golang
- Architect and develop microservices and APIs that support mission-critical applications
- Collaborate with Product Managers, UI engineers, and other backend engineers to deliver reliable, end-to-end features
- Design and deliver applications using Golang, PostgreSQL, Kafka, and related technologies
- Ensure application security, reliability, observability, and compliance with best practices
- Optimize services for performance, scalability, and fault tolerance
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and architectural decisions
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field
- Minimum 7 years of professional software development experience, with strong hands-on expertise in Golang
- Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and system design, with excellent problem-solving skills
- Proven experience in designing, developing, and consuming RESTful APIs (gRPC is a plus)
- Solid working knowledge of SQL databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL; exposure to NoSQL databases is a plus
- Experience working with Kafka or other messaging/event-streaming platforms
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes, and modern CI/CD practices
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments
WHAT GIVES YOU AN EDGE:
- Experience with modern UI frameworks such as React, Angular
- Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Experience with backend techn