Clickhouse

Senior Backend Engineer - Data Ingestion (ClickPipes)

Canada

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Database Systems, Cloud Computing, Big DataIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 5+ years of software development experience, specifically in building data-intensive solutions. Strong proficiency in Golang and experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture are required. Experience with Java, understanding of CDC methodologies, knowledge of cloud-native architecture, and experience with a major cloud provider are also necessary. Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

The Senior Backend Engineer will develop and enhance integrations with various data sources, including streaming platforms, databases, data lakes, and object stores. They will continuously improve systems based on operational metrics and customer feedback, drive technical discussions, and contribute to architectural decisions for scalability and resilience. Participation in on-call rotations to ensure system reliability is also expected.

Skills

Backend Engineering
Data Ingestion
Change Data Capture (CDC)
Distributed Systems
Cloud Services
SQL
Real-time data processing
Scalability
Resilience

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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