Senior Software Engineer (Java, Public Cloud)

Business Area:

Engineering

Seniority Level:

Mid-Senior level

Job Description:

At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. With as much data under management as the hyperscalers, we're the preferred data partner for the top companies in almost every industry. Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world’s largest enterprises.

The Data Platform Pillar is the bedrock of Cloudera’s technology, where we design and build the core components that let our customers store, manage, and process data with unmatched scalability, security, and performance.

We are seeking passionate and talented Software Engineers to join our Public Cloud Software Engineering / R&D Core team. In this role, you will contribute to building and enhancing the software and systems that power our product’s hybrid and multi-cloud data management platform. You will help design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance services that enable seamless deployment and operation across AWS, GCP, and Azure.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will:

• Design and implement backend components for the public cloud infrastructure that powers our multi-cloud and hybrid data management platform.
• Develop reliable and secure microservices using Java (and occasional Go) to manage cluster provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle operations across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Build integrations with cloud APIs and contribute to core systems, enabling scalability, observability, and operational excellence.
• Participate in system design discussions, code reviews, and troubleshooting of complex distributed services.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks to ensure efficient build, test, and release workflows.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Apache Hadoop, Spark, or other big data technologies
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, or container orchestration
• Background in cloud-native application development
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation
• Contributions to open-source projects
• Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance in cloud environments
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools

We’re excited about you if you have(Minimum Qualifications):

• BSc/MSc in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of software development experience, ideally building distributed or cloud-based systems.
• Strong programming skills in Java; experience with Go is a plus.
• Solid knowledge of Linux environments, networking, virtual machines and container technologies (e.g., Docker) and CI/CD solutions like Jenkins, Github Actions.
• Experience with the full software development lifecycle, including production operations, monitoring, alerting, and participating in an on-call rotation for the services you build.
• Experience working with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their APIs.
• Understanding of container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure automation concepts.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving with attention to detail and quality.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across distributed teams.

Why this role matters:

You will tackle complex distributed systems challenges, crafting the foundational software for the control and data planes that powers CDP and keeps it running at massive scale. Working at the forefront of hybrid and multi-cloud technology, you will empower data scientists, engineers, and analysts with the tools and infrastructure they need for advanced analytics and modeling.

Collaboration is key, you will work alongside brilliant minds across product, data science, and engineering to drive innovation, standardize best practices, and shape the future of enterprise AI and data platforms. This is your chance to build the future of data and see your work make a global impact.

What you can expect from us:

• Generous PTO Policy
• Support work life balance with Unplugged Days
• Flexible WFH Policy
• Mental & Physical Wellness programs
• Phone and Internet Reimbursement program
• Access to Continued Career Development
• Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Employee Resource Groups

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