Software Engineer

Summary

Join Twilio as a Staff Software Engineer in Bangalore, India, to build a highly scalable and reliable data platform. You will design, develop, and maintain backend systems, ensuring data quality and compliance. This role involves leading a small team of engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will troubleshoot data issues, document processes, and stay updated on industry trends. The position requires extensive experience in software engineering, data platforms, and leadership. Twilio offers competitive pay and benefits, including generous time off and parental leave.

Requirements

• 8-12 years of experience in Software Engineering, Infrastructure, and Data Platforms
• Proven experience in technically leading a team of 2-3 junior engineers and successfully delivering projects or modules in previous roles
• Proficiency in high-level programming languages such as Python and Java
• Strong expertise in designing and developing scalable, high-performance backend systems for distributed applications
• Deep expertise in modern technologies like Kafka, Spark, Hudi-based data lakes, Presto, ETL tools, low-latency data stores, multiple data warehouses, and data catalogs
• Demonstrated technical depth and breadth, evidenced through papers, code contributions, or technical presentations
• Comprehensive understanding of the software development lifecycle, from requirement analysis to debugging complex production systems
• Experience exploring and implementing solutions to enhance data quality and reliability
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• In-depth knowledge of object-oriented design principles, data structures, and algorithms
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a proven track record of driving projects forward, even in ambiguous situations
• Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies and iterative development practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer focus and the ability to align technical solutions with business needs

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain robust backend systems and data architectures, including databases and large-scale processing systems
• Implement solutions to ensure the reliability, integrity, and quality of data across systems, with a focus on data governance and compliance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement data governance strategies, ensuring data is well-organized, traceable, and accessible in the data catalog
• Lead a small team of 2-3 junior engineers, providing technical direction and ensuring successful delivery of projects or modules
• Ensure the availability and reliability of data systems, proactively addressing data quality issues and driving improvements in data accuracy and consistency
• Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues across the architecture, ensuring seamless data flow and operational continuity
• Document data governance processes, backend systems, and cataloging practices to ensure clarity and alignment with organizational standards
• Stay up to date with emerging trends in data governance, data cataloging, and data reliability, applying these insights to improve overall system integrity

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise with observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog for monitoring distributed systems
• Strong experience with DevOps principles and infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform or CloudFormation
• Proficiency in API gateways and message brokers like Kafka for building scalable, event-driven systems

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous time-off
• Ample parental and wellness leave
• Healthcare
• A retirement savings program