Senior Software Engineer (MySQL, Partnerships)

Aiven; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A technology company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to enhance their cloud operations. The role requires strong experience in databases, coding skills in multiple languages, and the ability to collaborate with technical teams. Candidates should possess at least 3 years of experience in data-intensive workloads, particularly with MySQL and PostgreSQL. The position offers a hybrid work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Leistungen

Participate in equity plan

Hybrid work policy

Learning budget

Wellbeing support

Professional massages at the office

Qualifikationen

• 3 years of experience working with databases such as MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL.
• Experience with backup solutions and strategies.
• Advanced understanding of Linux OS.
• Experience with large scale production workloads.
• Experience with performance improvements and bug fixes.
• Demonstrable development skills in languages like Python, C, Go, and Java.

Aufgaben

• Write maintainable code and release quality features.
• Participate in technical discussions and reviews.
• Contribute to technical planning and backlog management.
• Help investigate and resolve customer issues.
• Ensure the backend has strong unit and functional testing coverage.
• Automate processes to eliminate repetitive manual work.

Kenntnisse

Data-intensive workloads

Database management

Linux OS

Automated testing

Distributed systems

Python

C

Go

Java

Fluency in English

Jobbeschreibung

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

Who we are

So how do we become the trusted open source data platform for everyone By listening closely to our customers and taking action to ensure they achieve their business goals. You see the software we create is merely a means of delivering value. Our thinking is customer-first. Thats why our customers are at the front and center of all we do. And in the spirit of sideways thinking were by their side as well. Actively helping them solve their challenges. Collaborating. Sharing. And other words it really isnt just about who we are. Its about who our customers are and where they want to be.

Our Crabby Principles

Aiveners use the V2MOM framework to set and align on business order to achieve those business goals we live by our Crabby Principles which unite us in our ways of working globally.

These principles are embedded in our business processes and support us in collaborating and role modelling positive and productive behaviours in our daily work something you will have the opportunity to demonstrate throughout your interview journey with us.

The Role :

We are looking for an experienced backend software engineer to work on our cloud operations platform turning the best open source technologies into frustration-free cloud services. Youll be part of a team working on the Aiven cloud platform with focus on our partnerships improving its scalability and reliability implementing new features as well as extending our product portfolio of partners integration .

There are specialization options available in the following areas :

• Cloud infrastructure specialization; cloud APIs IaC solutions and custom orchestration
• Databases management specialization with focus on MySQL

What Youll Do :

Your responsibilities will be :

Write high-quality maintainable code and release quality features.

Participate in technical discussions and perform PR reviews.

Contribute to technical planning and backlog management.

Help investigate and resolve customer issues.

Ensure the backend has strong unit and functional testing coverage

Advocate for improvements to software quality security and performance

Automate processes to eliminate repetitive manual work.

Develop and improve the scalability and reliability of the data services powered by Aiven with a specific focus on MySQL.

Engage with the technical counterparts of our partners to clarify requirements and feature deliveries.

What Were Looking For :

Dont worry if your experience doesnt line up perfectly we still encourage you to apply! We believe in investing in our crabs professional growth.

Must-have :

3 years of experience working with data-intensive workloads and / or DBaaS systems specifically databases such as MySQL MariaDB PostgreSQL etc.

Experience with backup solutions and backup strategies

Advanced understanding of Linux OS

Experience with large scale production workloads

Experience with automated testing

Distributed systems knowledge

Experience with performance improvements bug fixes and security vulnerability resolution

Excellent demonstrable development skills in languages like Python C Go and Java

Fluency in English verbal and written

Nice-to-have :

Experience with one or more cloud provider APIs (AWS GCP etc.)

Good understanding of security (software networking)

Experience in infrastructure as code

Experience in cloud DBAAS production environments

Experience with one or more of Kafka Clickhouse Redis / Valkey Opensearch

Dont worry if your experience doesnt line up perfectly we still encourage you to apply! We believe in investing in our crabs professional growth.

Our Offer

If you ask us whats the best thing about working for Aiven many will probably say its the high concentration of talent from around the world that we have here. Enjoy the agile environment of a hyperscale scale-up where you can truly make an impact and have fun while at it.

We invest in you

Participate in Aivens equity plan.

With Aiven locations spanning the globe we want all of our crabs to find the right balance with our hybrid work policy.

Get the equipment you need to set yourself up for success.

Step up your career game with real employer support (use one of our learning platforms annual learning budget and more).

Get holistic wellbeing support through our global Employee Assistance Program.

Make a difference at Aiven

Contribute to open source projects that you find meaningful outside of work - and get paid for it! Our Plankton program recognizes extra work to the open source ecosystem for developers and non-developers alike.

Use up to 5 days per year to volunteer for a good cause of your choice.

Join one of our team member resource groups - empower yourself and others in missions that resonate with you.

What else

Your wellbeing matters : we provide professional massage at the office as well as health and fitness benefits through Urban Sport Club membership

Love breakfast So do we! Join us at our monthly team breakfast

Know someone who would be the perfect fit for Aiven You can benefit from our referral bonus programme as soon as you join.

Amazing! Whats next

Once applying you should hear from our Talent Experience team within 5 days regarding the status of your application. If you are selected to move forward you can generally expect 4 stages with us

30-45 minute call with one of our Talent Partners

45 minute Depth of Expertise Interview with the hiring manager

Skills interview and or presentation for 1 hour with the wider team

Company values interview for 1 hour

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Equal Opportunities

Aiven provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to age gender identity national or ethnic origin religion sexual orientation physical and mental ability marital and family status or without regard to any other similar personal attributes. Aiven complies with applicable local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff transfer leaves of absence compensation training and any other terms and conditions related to employment.

At Aiven we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or special needs in our working environment and job application procedures. We make all reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or who otherwise need support to thrive in the workplace. We are committed to continuously improving workplace accessibility. There is an option to request a discussion in the application process but if you have any questions before applying please write to us at

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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