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We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Database Operations team — a cross-cutting team that keeps Aiven's database services (PostgreSQL, Valkey, and MySQL) stable, automated, and running efficiently at scale. Our philosophy is to automate everything and to avoid repetitive manual work in everything we do. Our own backend systems are mostly implemented in Python with bits of Java, Go and C.
Job Responsibility
Write high-quality, maintainable code and release quality features
Participate in technical discussions and perform PR reviews
Contribute to technical planning and backlog management
Help investigate and resolve customer issues
Mentor and empower other engineers
Automate processes to eliminate repetitive manual work
Develop and improve the scalability, reliability, and operational quality of our PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Valkey services.
Requirements
Excellent development skills in Python
5+ years of experience working with one of these databases - PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Valkey/Redis, or similar
Experience with infrastructure automation and DevOps practices in production environments
Experience with backup solutions and backup strategies
Advanced understanding of Linux OS
Experience with automated testing
Distributed systems knowledge
Experience with performance improvements, bug fixes, and security vulnerability resolution
Fluency in English, verbal and written.
Nice to have
Good understanding of security (software, networking)
Experience in cloud DBAAS production environments
What we offer
Participate in Aiven’s equity plan
Balance work and life with our hybrid work policy
Choose the equipment you need to set yourself up for success
Use your Professional Development Plan budget for learning opportunities
Receive holistic wellbeing support through our global Employee Assistance Program
Inquire about our Global Time Off Commitment (Parental and Sick Leave, as well as Personal Time)
Enjoy country-specific benefits for our global cast.