Senior Database Engineer Java (m/f/x)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Remote

DAILY PLAYGROUND

As a Software Engineer, Backend (Database) you will write code for the heart of our next-generation distributed database:

Maintain, improve and extend the code base of our Open Source CrateDB database
Ensure quality through test driven development
Think about performance and security as keys to build sustainable features
Do research on state-of-the-art data crunching techniques
Fun working together with a team on new and edgey technology
Working in a mostly asynchronous environment with few meetings
Contribute to open-source libraries or tools we use

YOUR SKILLS

Extensive professional experience as a developer (at least 5 years)
Solid knowledge and practical experience with Java
Fluent in written and spoken English
Comprehensive understanding of databases and distributed systems
Proactive and result-oriented
Thinking out of the box and not blind to the shortcomings of one's (own) company
Experience with test driven development

NICE TO HAVE

A solid foundation in computer science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design
Experience with asynchronous programming, Netty, Elasticsearch, Lucene, Big Data and Map Reduce (Hadoop, Hive, Presto, Pig), databases (Postgres, MySQL, Oracle, ...)
Experience with SQL as a user or developer of SQL databases
Open Source Contributions (if applicable, please send us your Github Account etc.)
Work experience with agile methodologies, such as Scrum, Kanban, etc.
Experience with CrateDB

WHAT WE OFFER

Remote workplace
Competitive compensation
Flexible working hours
A variety of perks (flexible holidays, fitness, education)
Participation in our Employee Stock Options Plan

At CrateDB, we don't just accept different - we celebrate it and support it. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

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About us

Join CrateDB to become part of an international open source company that's revolutionising SQL database management for developers.
On our journey we like to explore, travel, make friends, eat, and code. We are always looking for new talent! If you are a career starter, enthusiastic, ambitious, and think you'd enjoy working with us, get in touch at any time.

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