Software Engineer, Data (Core Engineering) in Chicago
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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are looking for a strong Software Engineer who specializes in data systems. In this role, you won't just be writing scripts; you will be building the core backend services, distributed systems, and robust infrastructure that power our data platform.
If you approach data challenges with a software engineering mindsetand have a deep understanding of how data flows through complex systems, this role is for you.What you'll do:
- Build Core Systems: Design, develop, and deploy highly scalable backend services, APIs, and distributed systems that support our data infrastructure.
- Manage Access Patterns: Architect scalable systems capable of handling diverse data access patterns (e.g., high-throughput writes, low-latency reads, heavy analytical scans) and optimize our existing data access layers.
- Construct Data Pipelines: Build and maintain fault-tolerant pipelines, leveraging industry best practices for data storage, retrieval, and processing.
- Event-Driven Architecture: Design and implement robust event-driven platforms that ensure reliable data delivery and real-time processing capabilities.
- Champion Engineering Standards: Apply rigorous software engineering practices to data, including CI/CD, comprehensive testing (unit, integration, and end-to-end), and version control.
Skills you need:
- Core Engineering Background: 4+ years of overall experience in backend software engineering, with a strong grasp of computer science fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms.
- Data Expertise: 2+ years of dedicated experience in a data engineering capacity.
- Proficiency: Expert-level coding skills in Python, Java, Go, or Scala, along with advanced SQL capabilities.
- System Design: Proven experience building scalable systems and optimizing data access patterns for various downstream use cases.
- Data Ecosystem Knowledge: Strong familiarity with industry best-practice solutions for:
- Cloud-based architecture (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Data storage and retrieval (e.g., relational, NoSQL, columnar databases).
- Event-driven platforms (e.g., Kafka, Kinesis, RabbitMQ).
- Batch and stream data processing (e.g., Spark, Flink).
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