Senior Software Engineer (PostgreSQL)

Aiven; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Aiven is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to enhance their cloud operations platform, focusing on PostgreSQL services. The role emphasizes automation, problem-solving, and collaboration within a dynamic team. Candidates should have extensive database experience and a strong understanding of Linux.

Leistungen

Participation in Aiven's equity plan

Hybrid work policy

Support for career development

Holistic wellbeing support

Health, dental, sports, and lunch benefits

Regular office breakfasts

Statutory accident insurance coverage

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience with databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, SQL Server, or OracleDB.
• Advanced understanding of Linux OS.
• Experience with automated testing.

Aufgaben

• Write high-quality, maintainable code and release features.
• Contribute to technical planning and backlog management.
• Help investigate and resolve customer issues.

Kenntnisse

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MariaDB

SQL Server

OracleDB

Linux

Automated Testing

Distributed Systems

Performance Improvements

Security Vulnerability Resolution

English

Jobbeschreibung

Were a global team of over 400 people working together to push the boundaries of open source technology and multicloud solutions. Our vision is to become the trusted Data & AI Platform for everyone, leveraging popular open source technologies like Apache Kafka, Aiven for PostgreSQL, Aiven for Clickhouse, and Aiven for OpenSearch. We aim to help companies accelerate time-to-market, drive efficiency, and build innovative solutions across any cloud. Currently, we're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team, sharing our passion for forward-thinking and innovative approaches.

About this team

In our Product team at Aiven, we believe engineers can drive significant impact through coding and problem solving. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to challenging projects that transcend cloud provider limitations, work alongside exceptional engineers, and continuously expand your technical expertise. We strive to create an environment that encourages problem solving and results over following directions, enabling us to make better decisions for our customers, our products, and our employees.

Who we are

Our goal is to become the trusted open source data platform for everyone by listening closely to our customers and taking actions to help them achieve their business goals. The software we create is a means of delivering value, with a customer-first mindset. We focus on actively helping our customers solve challenges, collaborating, sharing, and innovating. It's about understanding our customers' needs and supporting them in reaching their aspirations.

Our Crabby Principles

We use the V2MOM framework to set and align on business goals. To achieve these, we live by our Crabby Principles, which guide our ways of working globally. These principles are embedded in our processes and help us collaborate and model positive behaviors, which you will have the opportunity to demonstrate during your interview journey.

The Role

We seek a Senior Software Engineer to work on our cloud operations platform, transforming open source technologies into frustration-free cloud services. You will be part of the team focused on developing and improving the scalability and reliability of our PostgreSQL services.

Our philosophy emphasizes automation and avoiding repetitive manual work. Our backend systems are primarily implemented in Python, with some components in Java, Go, and C.

What You'll Do

• Write high-quality, maintainable code and release features.
• Participate in technical discussions and perform PR reviews.
• Contribute to technical planning and backlog management.
• Help investigate and resolve customer issues.
• Mentor and empower other engineers.
• Automate processes to eliminate manual work.
• Develop and improve the scalability and reliability of PostgreSQL services.

What We're Looking For

We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match perfectly. We believe in investing in our engineers' professional growth.

Must Have

• 5+ years of experience with databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, SQL Server, or OracleDB.
• Experience with backup solutions and strategies.
• Advanced understanding of Linux OS.
• Experience with automated testing.
• Knowledge of distributed systems.
• Experience in performance improvements, bug fixes, and security vulnerability resolution.
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written.

Nice to Have

• Understanding of security in software and networking.
• Experience with infrastructure as code.
• Experience in cloud DBaaS production environments.
• Experience in production software environments.

Our Offer

Many appreciate working at Aiven for its talented, diverse global team. Enjoy an agile environment where you can make an impact and have fun.

We invest in you

• Participation in Aiven's equity plan.
• Hybrid work policy supporting work-life balance.
• Provision of necessary equipment.
• Support for career development, including learning budgets and employer support.
• Holistic wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Program.

Make a difference at Aiven

• Contribute to open source projects and get paid through our Plankton program.
• Use up to 5 days annually to volunteer.
• Join resource groups to empower yourself and others.

What else

• Extensive health, dental, sports, massage, and lunch benefits.
• Regular office breakfasts.
• Statutory accident insurance coverage.

What's next

After applying, expect a response within 5 days. The process includes a series of interviews: a call with a Talent Partner, a technical interview with the hiring manager, a skills presentation or interview, and a values interview.

Beware of scams

All legitimate communication will be from official @aiven.io domains, and interviews are conducted over video call or in person. Contact us if you have doubts about a job offer.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or needs.

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Required Experience: Senior IC

Key Skills

Spring, .NET, C / C++, Go, React, OOP, C#, AWS, Data Structures, Software Development, Java, Distributed Systems

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

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