Senior Database Engineer Java

Senior Database Engineer Java (m/f/x)

Crate

DB is looking for a Senior Database Engineer Java to join our team.

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 Crate
  
  DB 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

• 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

• 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

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

At Crate

DB, 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.

Join Crate

DB 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.