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Senior Database Engineer, Java
Location
United States
Posted
61 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Database Engineer, Java
CrateDB
• 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 edgy technology • Working in a mostly asynchronous environment with few meetings • Contribute to open-source libraries or tools we use
Job Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- Remote workplace
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible working hours
- A variety of perks (flexible holidays, fitness, education)
- Participation in our Employee Stock Options Plan
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