Senior Software Engineer II (Confluent)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer II (Confluent): Building and operationalizing high-performance, cloud-native compute substrates for stream processing and analytics with an accent on distributed systems, scalability, and reliability. Focus on architecting mission-critical backend services, managing complex microservices stacks, and ensuring high availability for large-scale enterprise customers.

Location: Must be based in the United Kingdom (Hursley, Hampshire)

Company

hirify.global is a global technology and consulting leader focused on AI, hybrid cloud, and enterprise software solutions.

What you will do

• Architect, design, and develop mission-critical backend services for the Confluent platform.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex technical issues within microservices, containerized, and virtualized environments.
• Ensure operational readiness and meet strict availability and performance SLA commitments.
• Drive end-to-end technical delivery and influence architecture across multiple teams.
• Mentor technical team members and coordinate cross-functional project work.
• Implement process and operational improvements to enhance system reliability and performance.

Requirements

• 8+ years of industry experience in designing, building, and scaling production backend systems.
• Deep proficiency in at least one major backend language such as Java, Go, C/C++, or Python.
• Strong hands-on experience with distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and high-throughput services.
• Proven experience running production services in public clouds (AWS, GCP, or Azure) using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with on-call rotations and cloud-native networking and security.
• Strong communication skills and a track record of technical leadership and team mentorship.

Nice to have

• Experience operating mission-critical, multi-tenant, or multi-region services.
• Familiarity with data streaming technologies like Apache Kafka or Flink.
• Demonstrated impact through cross-org initiatives or technical vision.
• Contributions to open source or technical speaking engagements.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and professional growth.
• Collaborative environment focused on curiosity and diverse perspectives.
• Supportive culture that values trust, personal responsibility, and feedback.
• Opportunities to work on global-scale AI and hybrid cloud products.