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 energetic 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 We are developing Confluent s Cost Estimator platform a strategic internal web application that empowers users with intuitive and reliable features for workload sizing forecasting scenario modeling and operational efficiency By enabling data-driven decision-making prior to resource deployment it helps stakeholders plan proactively optimize usage and manage Confluent s expenditures with confidence Applications Engineer at Confluent builds the internal tools and applications that empower our Solution Engineers and Account Executives to work smarter and faster We seek a Senior Software Engineer who enjoys solving business problems with practical maintainable solutions rather than building at massive consumer scale This role is focused on developing internal-facing applications with a user base 700 employees but with high business impact You ll own projects end-to-end collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and deliver intuitive reliable and secure applications that simplify workflows and drive productivity What You Will Do Design and implement Cost Estimator Internal Web Application Work cross-functionally with Product Manager and Backend Engineers to deliver features Translate business requirements into reliable code using React and tools like Webpack Babel etc GoLang and Postgres Optimize applications for speed and scalability Mentor and guide junior engineers promoting a culture of growth collaboration and technical excellence throughout the team What You Will Bring Bachelor s or Master s in Computer Science Information Systems or related technical field 5 to 8 years of professional experience developing deploying and maintaining production-grade Full Stack solutions Deep hands-on expertise with HTML CSS JavaScript modern front-end frameworks React and expertise in backend technologies GoLang Strong knowledge of Data Structures and Algorithms and excellent problem solving skills Proficiency in designing developing and consuming RESTful APIs Strong working knowledge of PostgreSQL database Track record of leveraging cloud platform AWS and orchestration technologies Docker Kubernetes for deployment of Web applications Skilled practitioner of Agile development methodologies and comfortable using project management and collaboration tools Recognized for successfully delivering projects independently and collaboratively within dynamic cross-functional environments Ready to build what s next Let s get in motion Come As You Are Belonging isn t a perk here It s the baseline We work across time zones and backgrounds knowing the best ideas come from different perspectives And we make space for everyone to lead grow and challenge what s possible We re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace Employment decisions are based on job-related criteria without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other classification protected by law