Job description

As a Backend Engineer at Cognite you will: - Develop and maintain cutting edge features for Cognite Data Fusion (CDF) - Scale CDF, make architectural trade-offs, applying synchronous and asynchronous design patterns - Produce high-quality and secure software that is comprehensively tested, code reviewed and checked in regularly for continuous integration - Shape our product’s direction by working closely with teams across engineering, product, and customer success - Continuously monitor and improve the performance, reliability, and security of our services - Proactively fix vulnerabilities, streamline code, and reduce technical debt - Keep our documentation clear, current and genuinely helpful We believe most of these should match you and your experience: - Relevant and hands-on concentrated experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Kotlin, Java, Python or Rust) - Ability to learn other coding languages and use the language best fit for purpose - Hands-on experience with large-scale cloud deployments (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and Kubernetes - Experience in a SaaS product environment is an advantage but not a requirement - Experience in designing, building and maintaining infrastructure and web-services at large scale - Expert knowledge of computer science with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms and software design - Proven ability to prioritize work for maximum impact - Strong problem-solving skills, technical troubleshooting and diagnosing complex system issues to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime - Work with peers across teams to support and leverage a shared technical stackDon't meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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