Software Engineer (Data Infrastructure)

TL;DR

Software Engineer (Data Infrastructure): Developing and automating fault-tolerant, mission-critical distributed data platform features with an accent on multi-cloud and on-premise data solutions. Focus on building reliable automation for data platform operations, including replication, security, and installation in a distributed environment.

Location: Remote within European, Middle East and African time zones

Company

hirify.global is a pioneering tech firm behind Ubuntu, focusing on open source projects for AI, IoT, and cloud platforms, operating fully remote since 2004.

What you will do

• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
• Write high-quality, idiomatic Python code to create new features
• Debug issues and interact with upstream communities publicly
• Work with experts across multiple fields
• Discuss ideas and collaborate on solutions
• Travel globally 2 to 4 weeks per year for events

Requirements

• Location: Must be based in EMEA time zones
• Proven hands-on experience in software development using Python
• Proven hands-on experience in distributed systems
• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Computer Science, STEM, or similar
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events

Nice to have

• Experience with data platform technologies like PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, OpenSearch, Kafka, Yugabyte, Trino, Superset, Atlas, Ranger, Redis
• Linux systems administration and package management
• Experience with public or private cloud solutions like OpenStack
• Experience operating Kubernetes clusters for persistent data services

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote working environment since 2004
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD per annum
• Annual compensation review and recognition rewards
• Annual holiday and parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel for sprints and company events with travel upgrades