Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Autodesk; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Sr. Software Engineer to join their Reporting Team. This role involves developing innovative software solutions for complex ETL data pipelines and scalable APIs, ensuring data is accessible and reliable for reporting. You will collaborate with various teams, including Product Managers and Quality Assurance, to enhance data processing and performance. If you are passionate about technology and eager to contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a culture that values authenticity and innovation while making a positive impact.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience in multiple capacities.
• Experience with big data technologies and data streaming.
• Proficiency in Python and building RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize ETL data pipelines for data integrity.
• Create RESTful APIs and microservices for various operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet data requirements.

Skills

Software Development

ETL Data Pipelines

Python

AWS

RESTful APIs

Big Data Technologies

Debugging Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Tools

Airflow

Snowflake

MySQL

Kafka

Hadoop

Splunk

Datadog

Job description

Job Requisition ID #

25WD86193

Position Overview

The reporting team is looking for an experienced Sr. Software Engineer. You will be reporting to the Engineering Manager of Reporting Team. You will

develop software solutions for complex ETL data pipelines and scalable APIs. You will work with Product Managers, Infrastructure, Business Operations,

Quality Assurance and other team members to ensure that data is accessible, reliable, and well-structured for reporting.

Responsibilities

Data Pipeline Development

• Develop data pipelines to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from multiple sources into a centralized data repository

• Improve and refine data pipelines for efficiency, reliability, and scalability

• Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline issues and ensure data integrity

• We use Python, Airflow, Snowflake, Hive, MySQL, Kinesis, Kafka and AWS (Amazon Web Services)

API Development

• Develop RESTful APIs & microservices to support multiple operations

• Follow best practices for security, scaling, cost effectiveness and testing

• Create unit and integration tests

• Contribute to documentation on use of the APIs

Problem Solving

• Resolve technical issues and bugs in applications

• Identify performance bottlenecks and improve code and databases

Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, cross-functional teams and partners to understand data requirements and deliver relevant insights

Performance Optimization

• Improve data processing and query performance for data retrieval and analytics

• Code Review and Documentation: Perform code review and provide constructive feedback within ethical boundaries

Test and Quality Assurance

• Stay up to date with the latest data engineering technologies, and best practices

• Recommend new technologies for data engineering improvements

Security and Compliance

• Ensure data security by implementing access controls, encryption, and comply with data privacy regulations

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience at multiple capacities

• 2+ years of experience in big data technologies (we use Airflow, EMR/Spark, Snowflake, Hadoop/Hive)

• Experience with data streaming (we use Kinesis/Kafka)

• Proficiency in programming languages (we use Python, Java/Scala)

• Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices

• Experience with relational databases (we use MySQL, PostgreSQL)

• Background on cloud technologies. (we use AWS, S3/EBS, Lambda, EKS, CloudWatch)

• Familiarity with observability platforms (we use Splunk, Datadog)

• Have sound knowledge of design patterns and methodologies across multiple platforms

• Knowledge and support of modern development practices, such as Agile and Open-Source technologies

• Excellent debugging skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's in computer science or equivalent

• Certifications (optional)

• AWS Certified Developer - Associate

Learn More

About Autodesk
Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

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Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, we also have a significant emphasis on discretionary annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock or long-term incentive cash grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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