Data Platform Engineer - ClickHouse
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Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Database Systems, Cloud Computing, Open-Source SoftwareIndustries
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this position remote or where can it be based?
This position can be based remotely in the Netherlands, UK, or Germany.
What education is required for this role?
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is required.
What experience is needed for the Database Reliability Engineer role?
At least 5 years of experience in Reliability Engineering, QA or customer facing engineering is required, along with previous experience operating ClickHouse or other SQL databases in production.
What technical skills are essential for this position?
Scripting experience with Shell or Python, ability to read and understand C++ code, knowledge of cloud computing platforms, and excellent understanding of distributed database internals and SQL (particularly ClickHouse) are essential.
What makes a strong candidate for this Database Reliability Engineer role?
Strong candidates will have 5+ years in Reliability Engineering, QA, or customer-facing roles, hands-on experience with ClickHouse or SQL databases in production, scripting skills in Shell/Python, ability to read C++ code, and knowledge of distributed systems and cloud platforms.
Clickhouse
High-speed column-oriented database management system
About Clickhouse
ClickHouse provides a high-speed, column-oriented database management system designed for developers and businesses that manage large-scale data. Its primary product processes analytical queries quickly by storing data from the same columns together, making it significantly faster than traditional row-oriented databases, especially in Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) scenarios. ClickHouse stands out from competitors by offering a free, open-source database that can be deployed on local machines or in the cloud, along with a fully managed service on platforms like AWS, GCP, and Microsoft Azure. The company's goal is to deliver a cost-effective solution that simplifies data management for its clients, as evidenced by user feedback highlighting substantial cost savings.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$291.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees
Benefits
Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Stock Options
Home Office Stipend
Risks
Redpanda Serverless poses a competitive threat in real-time data processing.
Integration challenges with PeerDB may delay expected benefits.
Dependency on Supabase could pose operational risks.
Differentiation
ClickHouse's column-oriented design offers superior speed for analytical queries.
The open-source model allows flexible deployment across various environments.
Integration with Grafana enhances data visualization capabilities.
Upsides
Partnership with Alibaba Cloud boosts presence in the Chinese market.
Acquisition of PeerDB enhances real-time analytics capabilities.
Launch of ClickPipes improves data processing efficiency for real-time updates.
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