Senior Backend Engineer – Data Pipelines & Cloud Infrastructure

Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our Data Services team. The Data Services team manages, provides and processes the large volumes of data, used by our Scientists and customers.

In this role, you will be responsible for building new cloud and on-prem data systems and infrastructure, as well as maintaining, improving, and enhancing serving systems, in order to provide highly usable, robust, and efficient data services.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust backend on-prem and cloud services
• Build and maintain scalable, efficient, and robust data systems and infrastructure
• Participate in the selection and utilization of new technologies, databases, and third-party services
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes and practices

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in backend systems engineering
• Relevant educational background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• High Proficiency in the Python programming language
• Extensive experience with Docker, microservices architecture, and Kubernetes (or other process-mesh)
• Experience with cloud-based development
• Proficiency in working with various databases, e.g., MongoDB and Cassandra
• Strong knowledge of NoSQL databases
• Experience with data management, processing, and analytics
• Expertise in implementing and managing monitoring solutions
• Familiarity with Web UI development (advantage)