Software Engineer (Data)

Summary

Join InDebted's Foundational Engineering team as a Software Engineer with a strong Big Data interest. This role blends Software Engineering and Data Engineering, focusing on evolving our multi-region AWS Data Lake and developing a global non-PII data layer. You will bridge the gap between data infrastructure and Engineering teams, delivering essential services. We operate with a lightweight, agile process prioritizing collaboration and autonomy. The team works mostly asynchronously, occasionally pairing with other teams. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing, globally distributed organization.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as Software Engineer with data focus
• Expertise in AWS and experience with IaC frameworks like CDK and Terraform
• Proficiency in various big data technologies, and ability to compare them
• Strong understanding of scalable, secure, and cost-effective data solutions
• Language-agnostic mindset with deep knowledge of various data technologies
• Commitment to well-written code and high-quality development practices
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously

Responsibilities

• Be a key member of our foundational engineering team at the intersection Software Engineering and Data Engineering
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications
• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and systems to support our growing data lake initiative
• Leverage AWS native components in conjunction with Spark, Iceberg, and DBT to construct efficient data solutions
• Continuously evaluate and integrate emerging big data technologies to enhance our data architecture
• Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using CDK and Terraform to manage cloud resources

Preferred Qualifications

• Agile methodologies: Kanban and working across teams with different ways of working
• High-velocity environments: frequent deployments, feature toggles
• Tech stack: AWS Serverless, ECS, DBT, Terraform, Iceberg
• Languages: SQL, Golang, Python, Javascript
• Monitoring: AWS CloudWatch, Grafana
• Ownership: driving features from conception to production
• Communication: discussing complex ideas with diverse stakeholders
• Decision-making: prioritizing tasks, making thoughtful trade-offs
• Work culture: thriving in a fully remote, supportive environment

Benefits

• Adaptive working - We’re a remote first team, with office hubs in Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States - with hybrid options determined at team level to foster collaboration and flexibility
• Flexible schedules - As a global team working across timezones, we offer flexible working schedules to ensure you’re able to balance work and life
• Flexible paid leave - Our trust-based leave model isn’t capped by standard entitlements. This means you can choose how much leave you take and when you take it, while balancing business needs
• Remote work set-up - Budget of AUD $750 (or local equivalent) to help you create a working environment that supports your productivity
• Work from anywhere scheme - Work from anywhere on a short-term basis (overseas or otherwise away from your usual place of work) for a maximum period of 4 months, so long as there is a reasonable overlap (4-hours) with your team and/or leader in your home country
• Gender neutral parental leave - Our global offering for all new parents includes 16 weeks paid leave