via ats_lever · 10 June 2026 ·13 days ago

Software Engineer - Platform

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UK Full-time
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Accountabilities:

  • Design, build, and maintain core backend systems powering a distributed database platform at large scale.

  • Develop highly reliable and performant services handling millions of queries per second in production environments.

  • Contribute to the architecture and evolution of distributed systems supporting database clustering and scaling.

  • Debug complex system-level issues across infrastructure, databases, and application layers.

  • Collaborate with engineering peers to solve challenging problems in distributed systems and performance optimization.

  • Engage with customers to understand requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.

  • Improve system reliability, observability, and operational excellence across the platform.

  • Contribute to codebase quality through clean, maintainable, and well-tested engineering practices.

Requirements


  • 5+ years of software engineering experience with a strong focus on backend or infrastructure systems.

  • Strong proficiency in Go, with additional experience in languages such as Python, Java, or C++.

  • Solid understanding of relational databases such as MySQL and related data modeling concepts.

  • Experience building or operating distributed systems at scale in production environments.

  • Working knowledge of Kubernetes and containerized application deployments.

  • Strong debugging skills with the ability to diagnose complex issues across multiple system layers.

  • Understanding of system performance, scalability, and reliability engineering principles.

  • Ability to work independently with high autonomy and make sound technical decisions.

  • Bonus: experience with database internals, query optimization, or consensus algorithms.

  • Bonus: contributions to open-source infrastructure or database-related projects.

  • Bonus: familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
Benefits:
  • Competitive compensation package including base salary, equity, and performance-related components.

  • Fully remote-friendly work environment with flexibility across EMEA.

  • Opportunity to work on large-scale distributed systems powering global applications.

  • High-impact engineering role within a fast-growing, profitable technology company.

  • Strong engineering culture focused on autonomy, ownership, and technical excellence.

  • Exposure to cutting-edge database infrastructure and distributed systems challenges.

  • Inclusive and diverse work environment supporting continuous learning and growth.

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