Alation is hiring a
Senior FDE Integration Engineer in United States

Summary

Alation is a data catalog provider with a remote and hybrid culture that conducts interviewing and onboarding virtually. They help organizations find, understand, and trust their data to drive value. Alation is looking for a Java Developer to join the Forward Deployed Engineering team to support the design, development, and maintenance of custom connectors using Alation's OCF Java SDK. The developer will collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to deliver innovative solutions. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 2-5 years of equivalent work experience, proficiency in Java, object-oriented programming, RESTful web services, databases, SQL, data modeling, version control systems, software development tools, and strong problem-solving skills. Benefits include competitive pay, health offerings, flexible time off, and continuous learning opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with 2-5 years of equivalent work experience
• Proven experience in Java software development, including Java 8 or later
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design principles
• Familiarity with RESTful web services and API development
• Experience with database systems, SQL, and data modeling
• Proficiency in using version control systems, such as Git
• Knowledge of software development tools and best practices, including testing, code reviews, and continuous integration
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of connectors built using Alation’s OCF Java SDK to import metadata into our data catalog platform
• Deliver in-person, multi-day training on the SDK to customers looking to develop their own connectors
• Contribute to the documentation of the SDK and design enablement materials to help partners and customers build on the SDK
• Collaborate with customers, partners, product management, sales, and other stakeholders to understand and define project requirements
• Assist customers and partners in writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code while following best coding practices and software development standards
• Collaboratively debug and resolve software defects, as well as improve the performance and reliability of OCF connectors
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and to share knowledge with partners and customers
• Contribute to the design and architecture of new features and enhancements within the OCF Framework
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Java and software development trends, tools, and technologies
• Identify and document improvements in the development process to increase efficiency and code quality
• Provide technical support and guidance to customers and partners

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health offerings
• Flexible time off to relax and recharge
• Continuous learning, enrichment and development opportunities