Job VC

We are looking for a
Senior or Lead Software Development Engineer
to join a cloud data platform initiative focused on managed Kafka connectors. The role centers on accelerating onboarding of first-party connectors, improving reliability and launch readiness, and helping expand a managed connector ecosystem used in data-intensive cloud services.
Tasks
Accelerate onboarding of new first-party managed Kafka connectors;
Improve connector quality, reliability, and operational readiness;
Integrate authentication and platform-specific cloud requirements;
Translate connector behavior into implementation details, UI specs, and documentation inputs;
Support launch gates such as probers, load testing, playbooks, and launch reviews.

Responsibilities
Strong Java
experience, as the core workers and connectors are implemented in Java;
Practical Go experience for API-facing changes and service integration work;
Practical experience with
GCP
cloud;
Experience integrating, debugging, and improving connector-based or data integration systems;
Ability to work across performance, stability, authentication, and network-compatibility concerns;
Strong engineering ownership across delivery, launch readiness, and operational quality.

Nice to Have:
Experience with Kafka Connect ecosystems;
Experience with CDC-oriented connectors or sink/source integrations;
Exposure to cloud data systems such as BigQuery, Spanner, Bigtable, Iceberg, or Debezium-based workflows.

Engagement Type
B2B contract or Business Incubator

Location / Timezone
Priority location is Krakow, Poland;
On-site presence at the Akvelon office