Remote Data API Engineer - Open Source (Haskell/PostgreSQL)

Jobgether; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work: South Africa

Coworking support

Equity ownership (ESOP)

Technology allowance

Health insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Annual company off-sites

Open-source environment

International collaboration

Compensation transparency

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a Data API Engineer based in South Africa to enhance a PostgreSQL-powered Data API used by developers. You will work on PostgREST, improve connectivity, query performance, and scalability, while contributing to open-source software.

You will join a globally distributed team practicing asynchronous collaboration and ownership. The role emphasizes strong Haskell expertise, PostgreSQL knowledge, and open-source contributions, with fully remote work from South Africa and

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional experience with Haskell.
• Experience with C and systems-level code when needed.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and PostgreSQL, including PL/pgSQL scripts.
• Experience debugging in Linux environments and identifying root causes.
• Track record of contributing to open-source projects is a plus.
• Experience supporting users with varying technical knowledge.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proactive ownership mindset.
• Ability to collaborate across teams in an asynchronous environment.
• Interest in open-source tooling and high-performance APIs.

Responsibilities

• Improve database connectivity and the PostgreSQL driver performance.
• Develop Data API capabilities and multitenant features.
• Enhance reliability, observability, and scalability of the API platform.
• Investigate incidents and resolve complex operational issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve integration challenges.
• Support developers and users with technical guidance and solutions.
• Contribute to open-source projects and share tooling improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement in code quality and architecture.

Skills

Haskell

PostgreSQL

SQL

PL/pgSQL

Linux

Open-source

Job description

Jobgether is seeking a Data API Engineer based in South Africa to enhance a PostgreSQL-powered Data API used by developers. You will work on PostgREST, improve connectivity, query performance, and scalability, while contributing to open-source software.

You will join a globally distributed team practicing asynchronous collaboration and ownership. The role emphasizes strong Haskell expertise, PostgreSQL knowledge, and open-source contributions, with fully remote work from South Africa and