As a Senior Software Engineer on the Services Data Science & Analytics Platform Engineering team, you will design, build, and operate the backend services that form the foundation of DS&A's data platform. This role focuses on high-stakes infrastructure work that supports various downstream consumers within DS&A and Services. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of distributed systems and a commitment to reliability and performance. You will work in a collaborative environment that values rapid iteration and independent thinking.

• 8+ years of experience building and operating high-performance, production-grade backend API services
• Expert proficiency in Python or Node.js/TypeScript, including async programming and framework-level development
• Demonstrated experience designing and operating distributed systems with strict reliability and latency SLAs
• Strong proficiency with API design and service-to-service communication patterns such as REST, gRPC, or GraphQL
• Hands-on experience with multi-layer caching architectures and cache invalidation strategies
• Extensive experience building systems that integrate with distributed and high-performance data stores like Snowflake or PostgreSQL
• Proficiency with Kubernetes, deployment, and namespace management
• Strong observability practice using tools like Prometheus or Grafana
• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience building data catalog, metadata, or lineage systems
• Familiarity with Apache Iceberg or other open table formats
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline design in large engineering organizations
• Familiarity with AI/ML infrastructure or experience integrating LLM-powered capabilities into platform services
• MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

• Design, build, and operate backend services for the data platform.
• Ensure high reliability and performance of distributed systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across product, design, engineering, and business.
• Implement API design and service-to-service communication patterns.
• Manage and optimize caching architectures and strategies.
• Integrate systems with high-performance data stores.
• Utilize Kubernetes for deployment and management of services.
• Maintain strong observability practices for infrastructure.
• Contribute to the development of data catalog and metadata systems.
• Engage in CI/CD pipeline design and enforcement.

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