Shape the future of cloud solutions as a Lead Software Engineer at IBM. This pivotal role combines leadership with deep technical expertise to develop foundational control plane systems for Confluent Cloud.
As a Staff Software Engineer I, you will spearhead the architecture and delivery of complex backend systems, leveraging substantial experience in distributed systems. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you'll tackle ambiguous challenges and drive impactful initiatives across the organization, enhancing reliability and developer experience within the control-plane stack.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead architecture and delivery of control-plane systems
• Initiate and drive technical projects across multiple teams
• Ensure system reliability through strong observability and SLOs




• Mentor engineers and conduct design/code reviews
• Influence technical strategy through documentation and knowledge sharing
Requirements:
• 8+ years of software engineering experience
• Proficiency in Go, Java, or Scala
• Expertise in distributed systems and cloud platforms
• Robust operational mindset and incident response knowledge
• Excellent communication skills for technical discussions
Leverage your expertise in distributed systems and cloud technologies to impact the future of IBM's Confluent Cloud.
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📌 Lead Software Engineer for Cloud Platforms (Markham)
🏢 IBM Computing
📍 Markham