Senior Software Engineer - Databases

Fivetran

$139K — $167K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on Java development
  • Demonstrated experience with high-volume data management under strict service level agreements (SLAs)
  • Proficient with NoSQL databases like MongoDB and Amazon DynamoDB
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
  • Strong knowledge of coding best practices and clean code methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver reliable code with automated tests
  • Break down projects into manageable tasks with estimates
  • Conduct and participate in code reviews
  • Create technical designs for new features and gather feedback
  • Write common reusable components for the team
  • Mentor fellow engineers to enhance their code quality
  • Collaborate daily to develop features and manage technical debt
  • Troubleshoot and resolve customer issues in partnership with support teams
  • Engage in the complete software development lifecycle from design to monitoring

Benefits

  • 100% employer-funded medical insurance
  • Generous paid time-off policy including holidays and parental leave
  • Equity participation through RSU stock grants
  • Investment in professional development and training initiatives
  • Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities
  • Monthly cell phone stipend
  • Access to mental health support resources for employees and their dependents
Full Job Description
About the Role

Fivetran is building data pipelines to power the modern data stack for thousands of companies.

We're seeking an enthusiastic Senior Software Engineer to join our fast-growing data company. As a part of the databases team, you will help drive performance improvements, improve reliability/architecture and build new features for our data pipeline services.

This is a full-time, hybrid position based out of our Toronto, ON office. Our hybrid work model offers a blend of remote flexibility and in-person collaboration, including two days in the office each week to connect and build as a team.

Technologies You'll Use
  • Java
  • NoSQL databases: MongoDB, Amazon DynamoDB, Azure Cosmos DB
  • Relational databases: IBM Db2, CockroachDB
  • AWS, GCP, Azure
  • Bazel, Docker, Kubernetes, Github

What You'll Do
  • Write and deliver code reliably, along with automated tests (unit and integration)
  • Break down project work into tasks with effort estimates
  • Give and receive feedback through code reviews
  • Independently create technical designs for new features and actively seek feedback
  • Write common components to be used within the team or department
  • Mentor other engineers on improving all aspects of their code, according to established coding practices
  • Collaborate daily with team members to develop new features and improvements while minimizing technical debt
  • Resolve customer issues in collaboration with customer support
  • Work across the software development lifecycle: requirements, design, prototype, implementation, review, release, and monitoring

Skills We're Looking For
  • Expertise in Java development
  • Experience developing reliable software with high-volume data management under strict SLAs
  • Experience working with popular cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Knowledge of popular NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB, Amazon DynamoDB)
  • Knowledge of and appreciation for clean code practices
  • Ability to troubleshoot problematic code and identify root cause(s)

Optional Bonus Skills
  • Experience working with change data capture for MongoDB, Amazon DynamoDB and/or IBM Db2
  • Experience developing data integration tools (ETL or ELT)
  • Experience identifying and optimizing performance bottlenecks in distributed systems
    This role is a backfill for an existing position and offers an opportunity to step into a well-established team and make an immediate impact.

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The compensation range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire compensation for the target position and level, and may include sales incentives or target bonuses depending on the role. Our compensation ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Our job titles may span more than one career level. Within the range, individual compensation is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, business need, market demands. The compensation range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your location during the hiring process.

Ontario Pay Range

$139,869-$167,849.50 CAD

Perks and Benefits
  • 100% employer-paid medical insurance*
  • Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off
  • RSU stock grants*
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities
  • Monthly cell phone stipend
  • Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their covered dependents.

*May vary by country and worker type - please reach out to your recruiter for more information

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