[Remote] Senior Backend Software Engineer II, Orchestration at dbt Labs

United States

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Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience as a software engineer
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field (computer science, computer engineering, etc.)
  • Minimum requirement of Python, Rust, Go, Postgres, Redis, Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, and Datadog
  • Experience designing micro-services, event driven architecture, APIs (REST and/or gRPC)
  • Strong knowledge of observability and debugging production issues at scale
  • Systematic problem-solving approach coupled with strong communication skills and a sense of ownership and drive
  • Ability to balance speed of delivery with designing and implementing reliable, secure, highly available services
  • Experience working asynchronously as part of a fully-remote, distributed team
  • Experience in the domain of data analytics and transformation
  • Mentorship experience providing guidance on best practices and architectural decisions

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement reliable, secure, highly available services for the orchestration system
  • Refactor legacy systems in collaboration with the engineering group
  • Collaborate across multiple engineering teams, product management, UX designers, customer support
  • Act as a mentor to junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and architectural decisions
  • Participate in the development and maintenance of the orchestration system
  • Work on complex systems and a variety of programming languages and technologies
  • Collaborate with the engineering team to drive the ambitious roadmap of the orchestration system
  • Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to engineering best practices
  • Troubleshoot and debug production issues at scale
  • Contribute to the development of the company's values and culture

Skills

dbt Labs

Cloud-based data management platform for analytics

About dbt Labs

GetDBT.com is a cloud-based data management platform that helps companies streamline their data development processes. It allows users to write business logic more efficiently, enhances code reusability, and ensures data quality through testing and governance features. Unlike its competitors, GetDBT.com focuses on scalability and complexity, making it suitable for businesses at various stages of data maturity. The company's goal is to empower organizations to manage their data effectively while providing reliable service through a subscription model.

Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$403.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Health Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Program
Home Office Stipend

Risks

Increased competition from Fivetran's integration may lead to customer attrition.
Dbt Mesh's complexity could cause integration challenges for existing users.
New executive appointments may lead to strategic shifts misaligned with customer expectations.

Differentiation

Dbt Labs offers a unique open-source analytics engineering tool for data transformation workflows.
The platform supports SQL-based data modeling, appealing to data analysts and engineers.
Dbt Mesh architecture allows cross-project model referencing, enhancing scalability for complex data needs.

Upsides

Collaboration with Fivetran enhances platform capabilities, attracting more enterprise clients.
Mark Porter's appointment as CTO could drive technological advancements and innovation.
Recent dbt Cloud enhancements improve collaboration, appealing to large teams and enterprises.

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