Senior Software Engineer II - Product Security
Software Development
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for skilled software engineers with a focus on product security is on the rise, driven by the increasing need for data protection in the digital age. Confluent, a leader in data streaming, is at the forefront of this trend. With the company's commitment to innovation and collaboration, this role offers a unique chance for professionals to make a significant impact. Candidates with expertise in security, identity, and access management are in high demand, and those with experience in cloud-based systems will have a competitive edge.
Job Description
About the Role
As a Senior Software Engineer II - Product Security at Confluent, you will play a crucial role in creating high-impact security features for Confluent Cloud and enhancing the security platform. You will design and implement identity and access management functionality, as well as scalable authentication and authorization methods.Responsibilities
- Independently drive the execution of projects and deploy them to production with a focus on quality and customer impact.
- Collaborate effectively with a high-performing team and cross-functional partners to make decisions that benefit the team and company.
- Troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and improve operations for complex problems that span all clouds.
- Produce clean, well-documented, and maintainable code that adheres to established team standards and security best practices.
Requirements
- 4+ years of relevant software, product, and/or security engineering experience.
- Strong fundamentals in distributed systems design and development.
- Experience building and operating large-scale systems in the Cloud.
- Solid understanding of basic systems operations (disk, network, operating systems, etc).
- Proficiency in Java, Scala, C/C++, Go, or other statically typed languages.
How to Stand Out
- Ensure your portfolio showcases examples of secure coding practices and experience with cloud-based systems.
- Be prepared to discuss your understanding of security best practices and how you've applied them in previous roles.
- Highlight any experience with identity and access management, as well as authentication and authorization methods.
- Develop a strong understanding of Confluent's products and services to demonstrate your interest and enthusiasm for the company.
- Practice explaining complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner to improve your communication skills.
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