Senior Software Engineer (PostgreSQL)
Senior Software Engineer (PostgreSQL)
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Were a global team of over 400 people working together to push the boundaries of opensource technology and multicloud solutions. Our vision is to become the trusted Data & AI Platform for everyone leveraging the most popular opensource technologies like Apache Kafka Aiven for PostgreSQL Aiven for Clickhouse and Aiven for OpenSearch. to help companies accelerate timetomarket drive efficiency and build innovative solutions across any cloud. Right now were looking for aSenior Software Engineer to join our team who shares our passion for forwardthinking and innovative approaches.
About this team
In our Product team at Aiven we believe engineers can drive significant impact through coding and problem solving. Here youll have the opportunity to contribute to challenging projects that transcend the 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 so we make better decisions for our customers our products and our employees.
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 customerfirst. 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 innovating. In 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 goals. In 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 a Senior Software Engineer to work on our cloud operations platform turning the best open source technologies into frustrationfree cloud services. Youll be part of the team that is focused on developing the PostgreSQL services and improving their scalability and reliability.
Our philosophy is to automate everything and to avoid repetitive manual work in everything we do. Our own backend systems are mostly implemented in Python with bits of Java Go and C.
What Youll Do:
- Write highquality 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.
- Mentor and empower other engineers.
- Automate processes to eliminate repetitive manual work.
- Develop and improve the scalability and reliability of PostgreSQL service.
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:
- Excellent development skills in Python
- 5 years of experience working with one of these databases PostgreSQL MySQL MariaDB SQL Server OracleDB
- Experience with backup solutions and backup strategies
- Advanced understanding of Linux OS
- Experience with automated testing
- Distributed systems knowledge
- Experience with performance improvements bug fixes and security vulnerability resolution
- Fluency in English verbal and written.
Nice to Have:
- Good understanding of security (software networking)
- Experience in infrastructure as code
- Experience in cloud DBAAS production environments
- Experience in production software environments
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 scaleup 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 nondevelopers 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 extensive Occupational Health Care Dental Care as well as sports culture massage and lunch benefits
- Love breakfast So do we! Join us at our regular office breakfast
- We also have you covered by statutory accident insurance
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
- 3045 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 nondiscrimination 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.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
