Senior Software Engineer II - Streaming and Durability

Senior Software Engineer II responsible for owning Kafka platform at Compass, building multi-tenant data isolation, supporting database and caching fleet (PostgreSQL, Redis, DynamoDB), and developing observability. Works on streaming infrastructure, SDKs, and production upgrades. Operates Kafka/MSK at scale, manages Schema Registry and Kafka Connect, drives database upgrades, and partners with product teams.

Basic qualifications include operating Kafka/MSK at scale, knowledge of Kafka ecosystem (Schema Registry, Kafka Connect), 7+ years building distributed systems in AWS, working knowledge of PostgreSQL, experience building shared tooling (SDKs), proficiency in Go, Terraform, Kubernetes, and IAM. Preferred qualifications include multi-tenant isolation, observability platforms, and Kafka cost efficiency.