Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure

About the Job:
The company is building a comprehensive automation suite to provide multi-cloud and on-premise data solutions for enterprises. The data platform team develops a complete range of data stores and technologies, including big data, NoSQL, cache-layer capabilities, and analytics, as well as structured SQL engines. We are addressing the challenges of fault-tolerant, mission-critical distributed systems to deliver the world's best automation solutions for data platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Automate data platform operations, ensuring fault-tolerant replication, TLS, installation, and more.
• Provide domain-specific expertise on the actual data system to other teams within the company.
• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team.
• Write high-quality, idiomatic Python code to create new features.
• Debug issues and interact with upstream communities publicly.
• Collaborate with talented engineers and discuss ideas to find effective solutions.
• Work from home with global travel for 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events.

Requirements:

• Proven hands-on experience in software development using Python.
• Proven hands-on experience in distributed systems.
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar field.
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with data platform technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, OpenSearch, Kafka, Yugabyte, Trino, Superset, Atlas, Ranger, and Redis.
• Experience with Linux systems administration and operations.
• Familiarity with public or private cloud solutions like OpenStack.
• Experience with operating Kubernetes clusters, and a belief in its potential for persistent data services.

Work Conditions:

• Fully remote working environment.
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD per annum.
• Annual compensation review and recognition rewards.
• Annual holiday leave and parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunity to travel to new locations for team meetings (“sprints”).
• Priority Pass for travel and upgrades for long-haul company events.

The company is committed to fostering a diverse workplace free from discrimination, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.