Senior Software Engineer - Open-Source DB & Automation

Aiven; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

Hybrid work policy

Professional development budget

Global Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Aiven is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Database Operations team. In this role, you will keep our database services (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Valkey) stable and efficient. You'll write maintainable code, automate processes, and mentor other engineers.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience with database management, particularly in production environments, and excellent development skills in Python. Join Aiven to help push the boundaries of open-source technology!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar.
• Experience in production environments with backup strategies.
• Fluency in English, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality, maintainable code.
• Participate in technical discussions and PR reviews.
• Mentor and empower other engineers.
• Automate processes to eliminate repetitive work.

Skills

Python development

Database management (PostgreSQL, MySQL)

Infrastructure automation

DevOps practices

Linux OS

Automated testing

Distributed systems

Security knowledge

Job description

Aiven is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Database Operations team. In this role, you will keep our database services (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Valkey) stable and efficient. You'll write maintainable code, automate processes, and mentor other engineers.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience with database management, particularly in production environments, and excellent development skills in Python. Join Aiven to help push the boundaries of open-source technology!