Senior Backend Engineer II - Cloud-Scale Data Streams

Confluent; California (MO); On-site; USD 197,400 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data streaming platform company in Missouri seeks a Senior Software Engineer II to design and deliver large-scale backend services. You will lead technical projects, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to build cloud-native solutions. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience, are proficient in backend programming languages, and have hands-on experience with distributed systems. This role offers a competitive salary and a vibrant team environment focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend systems in production.
• Proficiency in at least one major backend programming language.
• Hands-on experience with distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of backend services.
• Make architectural decisions balancing reliability and performance.
• Drive projects from requirements to production operation.

Skills

Backend programming languages

Distributed systems

Cloud services

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in computer science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

A leading data streaming platform company in Missouri seeks a Senior Software Engineer II to design and deliver large-scale backend services. You will lead technical projects, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to build cloud-native solutions. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience, are proficient in backend programming languages, and have hands-on experience with distributed systems. This role offers a competitive salary and a vibrant team environment focused on continuous improvement.