Software Engineer- Confluent

## Educational Qualification

### Required

* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.

### Preferred

* Master's Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.

## Experience

* **2–4 years** of professional experience in software engineering or full-stack application development.

## Key Responsibilities

* Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software applications following industry best practices.
* Develop backend services using **Java**, **Go**, or **Python** to build reliable and high-performance applications.
* Create responsive and interactive user interfaces using **JavaScript**, **TypeScript**, **React**, or comparable front-end frameworks.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software within project timelines.
* Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and design documentation activities.
* Follow software development life cycle (SDLC) processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
* Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code while adhering to coding standards.
* Troubleshoot application issues, optimize performance, and implement effective solutions.
* Contribute to automation, deployment, and platform engineering activities.
* Utilize AI-assisted development tools responsibly to improve development productivity.

## Technical & Professional Requirements

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or an equivalent technical qualification.
* Strong programming skills in at least one backend language such as **Java**, **Go**, or **Python**.
* Experience developing front-end applications using **JavaScript**, **TypeScript**, **React**, or similar modern frameworks.
* Hands-on experience with **Amazon Web Services (AWS)**; knowledge of **Google Cloud Platform (GCP)** or **Microsoft Azure** is an added advantage.
* Familiarity with **Kubernetes**, containerization technologies such as **Docker**, and cloud-native application development.
* Experience with **CI/CD pipelines**, automated deployments, and DevOps practices.
* Knowledge of **Infrastructure as Code (IaC)** tools such as **Terraform** or equivalent platforms.
* Proficiency with **Git** and version control workflows.
* Good understanding of software architecture, SDLC, testing, debugging, and application deployment.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
* Ability to work effectively in Agile development environments.

## Preferred Skills

* Understanding of **Generative AI**, **Large Language Models (LLMs)**, AI Agents, and **Model Context Protocol (MCP)**.
* Experience developing internal developer platforms or engineering productivity tools.
* Familiarity with **GitOps** workflows and cloud infrastructure automation.
* Experience using AI-assisted coding tools such as **GitHub Copilot**, **Cursor**, or **Claude**.
* Knowledge of modern platform engineering and cloud-native development practices.

## Technical Skills

* Java
* Go
* Python
* React.js
* JavaScript
* TypeScript
* AWS
* Kubernetes
* Docker
* Terraform
* Git
* CI/CD
* GitOps
* Generative AI
* LLMs
* MCP
* Platform Engineering