Staff Software Engineer, Governance
Staff Software Engineer building and enhancing the Governance feature in Domino's open-source data science platform. Requires 5+ years backend experience with distributed systems (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka), strong proficiency in Scala/Go, API design, cloud technologies, and system architecture.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Design and develop software solutions that improve Domino’s user experience with regards to the new, highly-sought Governance feature
- Extend and contribute enhancements to the open-source software powering Domino
- Create technical designs and clearly communicate them to cross-functional stakeholders
- Enable fellow engineers to achieve high quality through design and code reviews
- Work with product managers to ensure solutions are well planned and delivered on-time
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in backend development, especially in distributed computing with Hadoop, Spark, Kafka
- Experience in API design and development, e.g. RESTful APIs, GraphQL and similar, with a focus on integrating backend and front-end systems
- Strong proficiency in Java, Scala, Go, or Python, dedicated to building high-performance backend solutions
- Skilled in enhancing backend performance in cloud environments, well-versed in Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD practices
- Experience building production grade software, preferably in Scala or Go
- Comfortable in dynamic, fast-paced settings, possessing strong problem-solving skills and a comprehensive understanding of system design and architecture
- Strong familiarity with service-oriented architecture (SOA), adept at designing and developing modular, maintainable services for seamless system integration
- Ability to work independently and be a reliable teammate
Nice-to-Haves
- Growth mindset and creative problem-solving
- Experience in open-source contributions
Skills
Java, Scala, Go, Python, Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, REST APIs, GraphQL, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Soa
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