Key skills
Distributed SystemsKafkaKotlinKubernetesPostgresRDBMSGoPerformance OptimizationMentoringCollaboration
About this role
Role Overview
- Design and maintain mission-critical services in Kotlin and Go, deploying them on Kubernetes to support global-scale operations.
- Leverage Kafka and KStreams for the asynchronous processing of security data, ensuring systems meet stringent latency requirements.
- Champion technical excellence by implementing best practices for distributed systems and mentoring other engineers through code reviews and design discussions.
- Drive performance optimization and tuning efforts to meet the reliability requirements of top-tier financial and government clients.
- Take ownership of complex projects, demonstrating a proactive approach and a high tolerance for ambiguity in a fluid startup environment.
Requirements
- 5+ years of production experience with at least one core language (Kotlin or Go) and a willingness to master the other quickly.
- Proven track record with Kafka, including practical experience in high-throughput data environments.
- Production-scale RDBMS experience, specifically with systems like Postgres.
- Kubernetes Proficiency, with experience deploying and managing services in a production Kubernetes environment.
- Security Awareness, including a solid understanding of standard IT security best practices.
Tech Stack
- Distributed Systems
- Kafka
- Kotlin
- Kubernetes
- Postgres
- RDBMS
- Go
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents with generous employer premium contributions
- Retirement savings with company matching
- Paid parental leave
- Inclusive family-building benefits
- Flexible paid time off
- Company-wide seasonal breaks
- Support for flexible work arrangements that enable sustainable performance
- Opportunities for continuous learning and growth through on-the-job development, cross-functional collaboration, and access to internal learning and development programs