Senior Backend Engineer (Java)
Bengaluru
Product – Engineering /
Full-Time /
Hybrid
About Cognite
Embark on a transformative journey with Cognite, a global SaaS forerunner in leveraging data to unravel complex business challenges through our cutting-edge Cognite Data Fusion (CDF) platform. We were awarded the & . In the realm of industrial digitalization, we stand at the forefront, reshaping the future of Oil & Gas, Manufacturing and Energy sectors. Join us in this venture where data meets ingenuity, and together, we forge the path to a smarter, more connected industrial future.
Learn more about Cognite here
Our values
Impact: Cogniters strive to make an impact in all that they do. We are result-oriented, always asking ourselves.
Ownership: Cogniters embrace a culture of ownership. We go beyond our comfort zones to contribute to the greater good, fostering inclusivity and sharing responsibilities for challenges and success.
Relentless: Cogniters are relentless in their pursuit of innovation. We are determined and deliverable (never ruthless or reckless), facing challenges head-on and viewing setbacks as opportunities for growth.
Role & responsibilities
- Design and develop robust, high-performance backend services and APIs in Java and Kotlin for Cognite Data Fusion, an industry-leading SaaS platform.
- Work with advanced database technologies, leveraging PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch to build and improve our industrial knowledge graph.
- Collaborate closely with application teams to craft user experiences that empower customers to solve intricate, real-world problems.
- Engineer scalable, resilient solutions built on modern open-source technologies and Cognite’s cutting-edge data infrastructure.
- Partner with stakeholders and domain experts, contributing to critical product and technical decisions to shape the future of our platform.
What We’re Looking For
- Extensive Experience: 5+ years of backend engineering with Java in product-focused or SaaS companies, ideally at scale.
- Modern Data Expertise: Proven track record working with contemporary database technologies (PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch) and a passion for graph processing, distributed systems, and performance optimization.
- Code Quality & Best Practices: You write well-structured, maintainable code, ensuring a high-quality codebase through continuous review and improvement.
- DevOps Mindset: Practical experience with CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and building, testing, deploying, and monitoring software in Kubernetes-based multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Observability & Diagnostics: Strong troubleshooting skills with hands-on experience in analyzing logs, metrics, and traces. Familiarity with Prometheus, Grafana, or similar tools is a plus.
- Open-Source Collaboration: Comfort contributing to and learning from the open-source ecosystem.
- Communication & Collaboration: Clear communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse, globally distributed teams.
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