Senior Software Engineer

We're a global team of over 400 people, working together to push the boundaries of open-source technology and multi-cloud solutions. Our vision is to become the trusted Data & AI Platform for everyone, leveraging the most popular open-source technologies like Apache Kafka, Aiven for PostgreSQL, Aiven for Clickhouse, and Aiven for OpenSearch. to help companies accelerate time-to-market, drive efficiency, and build innovative solutions across any cloud. Right now, we're looking for
Senior Software Engineer
to join our team who share our passion for forward-thinking and innovative approaches.

Our Customer Growth team plays a crucial role in our growth and profitability. We want to be the trusted data source data platform for everyone – which, let's face it, is an ambitious target. But thanks to our dedicated sales, pre-sales, and post-sales teams we are growing fast. Right now, we are looking for a
Senior Software Engineer
to join us in Helsinki.

Who We Are
So, how do we become the trusted open source data platform for everyone? By listening closely to our customers and taking action to ensure they achieve their business goals. You see, the software we create is merely a means of delivering value. Our thinking is customer-first. That's why our customers are at the front and center of all we do. And in the spirit of sideways thinking, we're by their side as well. Actively helping them solve their challenges. Collaborating. Sharing. And innovating. In other words, it really isn't just about who we are. It's about who our customers are – and where they want to be.

Our Values
Aiveners use the V2MOM framework to set and align on business goals. In order to achieve those business goals we live by our values which unite us in our ways of working, globally.

These principles are embedded in our business processes and support us in collaborating and role modelling positive and productive behaviours in our daily work, something you will have the opportunity to demonstrate throughout your interview journey with us.

The Role:
We are looking for an experienced backend software engineer to work on our cloud operations platform turning the best open source technologies into frustration-free cloud services. You'll be part of a team working on the Aiven cloud platform, improving its scalability and reliability, implementing new features as well as extending our product portfolio of open source data technologies
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There are a range of specializations available in the following areas:

• Aiven platform generalist
• General purpose development on the Aiven platform
• Identity and access management specialization
• Specialist focus in authentication, identity and access management

• Cloud infrastructure specialization

• Specialist focus in cloud APIs, IaC solutions and custom orchestration

• Cloud networking specialization

• Specialist focus in cloud networking, vpn protocols and tunneling technologies

What You'll Do:

• Writing high quality, maintainable code and releasing and monitoring quality features
• Performing peer reviews and participating in technical discussions both at the team level and among the product development engineering domain
• Contributing to technical planning and backlog management
• Ensure the backend has strong unit and functional testing coverage
• Advocate for improvements to software quality, security, and performance
• Contribute feature design, system architecture, and product roadmap
• Mentoring junior team members

What We're Looking For:

• Good understanding of security in back end software
• Excellent development skills in Python
• Experience with SQL, RDBMS and database design
• Experience with using Linux in development and production
• Distributed systems knowledge
• Extensive experience in production software environments
• The urge to write automated tests
• Fluency in English, verbal and written

Nice to have:- Identity and access management specialization:
- Experience with one or more identity management and/or authentication protocols (OAuth2, SAML)
- Experience with common encryption utilities like SSL and letsencrypt
- Previous experience with publishing applications in Okta, Azure
- Cloud infrastructure engineer specialization:

• Experience with one or more cloud provider APIs (AWS, GCP, etc.)
• Experience with one or more IaC solutions (Terraform, Absible, etc.)
• Experience with orchestration tools (Kubernetes, OpenShift, etc.)

• Cloud networking engineer specialization:

• Experience with one or more cloud provider APIs (AWS, GCP, etc.)

• Experience with the Linux networking stack
• Experience with one or more vpn protocols such as IPSec or Wireguard

Don't worry if your experience doesn't line up perfectly – we still encourage you to apply We believe in investing in our crabs' professional growth.

Our Offer
If you ask us what's the best thing about working for Aiven, many will probably say it's the high concentration of talent from around the world that we have here. Enjoy the agile environment of a hyperscale scale-up where you can truly make an impact and have fun while at it.

We invest in you

• Participate in Aiven's equity plan.
• With Aiven locations spanning the globe, we want all of our crabs to find the right balance with our hybrid work policy.
• Get the equipment you need to set yourself up for success.
• Step up your career game with real employer support (use one of our learning platforms, annual learning budget, and more).
• Get holistic wellbeing support through our global Employee Assistance Program.

Make a difference at Aiven

• Contribute to open source projects that you find meaningful outside of work - and get paid for it Our Plankton program recognizes extra work to the open source ecosystem for developers and non-developers alike.
• Use up to 5 days per year to volunteer for a good cause of your choice.
• Join one of our team member resource groups - empower yourself and others in missions that resonate with you.

What else?

• Your wellbeing matters: we've got your wellbeing covered with private medical & dental health insurance, as well as a childbirth cash benefit.
• Need insurance? We've got you covered - benefit from our: Employer's liability insurance, Personal Accident, Illness & Travel Insurance, Group Life Assurance, Office Insurance, Group Income Protection and Business & Leisure Travel Accident Insurance.
• Looking after your future: benefit from our provided Pension Plan.

Amazing What's next?
Once applying you should hear from our Talent Experience team within 5 days regarding the status of your application. If you are selected to move forward this is what you can expect from us:

• 30-45 minute call with one of our Talent Partners
• 45 minute interview with the hiring manager
• 1 hour technical interview & take home assignment
• 1 hour Values interview

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Equal Opportunities
Aiven provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, marital and family status or without regard to any other similar personal attributes. Aiven complies with applicable local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training and any other terms and conditions related to employment.

At Aiven we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or special needs in our working environment and job application procedures. We make all reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or who otherwise need support to thrive in the workplace. We are committed to continuously improving workplace accessibility. There is an option to request a discussion in the application process but if you have any questions before applying please write to us