Software Engineer

Summary

Join Aiven, a global team dedicated to open-source technology and multi-cloud solutions, as a Software Engineer. You'll contribute to developing and improving the scalability and reliability of relational database services for customers and OEM partners. This role involves writing high-quality code, participating in technical discussions, contributing to planning and backlog management, and resolving customer issues. Aiven offers a collaborative environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a hybrid work policy.

Requirements

• Excellent development skills
• Experience working with one of these databases - PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, SQL Server, OracleDB
• Experience with automated testing
• Distributed systems knowledge
• Fluency in English, verbal and written

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality, 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
• Develop and improve the scalability and reliability of the  data services powered by Aiven

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Python in production environments
• Hands-on experience with some of the following systems: Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, PostgreSQL, MySQL, ClickHouse, OpenSearch, Redis/Valkey
• Good understanding of security (software, networking)
• Experience and/or interest in infrastructure as code
• Experience in production software environments

Benefits

• Participate in Aiven’s 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 comprehensive wellbeing support through our global Employee Assistance Program
• Contribute to open source projects that you find relevant outside of work - and get paid for it. Our Plankton program recognizes extra work to the open source ecosystem for developers and non-developers 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