Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Acceldata is reimagining the way companies observe their Data! Acceldata is the pioneer and leader in data observability, revolutionizing how enterprises manage and observe data by offering comprehensive insights into various key aspects of data, data pipelines and data infrastructure across various environments. Our platform empowers data teams to manage products effectively by ensuring data quality, preventing failures, and controlling costs. As a Senior Software Engineer You’ll be responsible for building, scaling and maintaining the core features and capabilities of our Data Observability suite. You’ll work closely with the frontend and product teams to create a reliable and scalable platform. A day in the life of Senior Software Engineer - Designing, building and improving the capabilities of some of the key features of the product. - Investigating software-related complaints and making necessary adjustments to ensure optimal software performance. - Diving deep into open-source data engines and work on optimising their performance. - Designing, building and maintaining low-latency APIs. - Developing services that will be consumed by the frontend and solution engineers. - Regularly attending team meetings to discuss projects, brainstorm ideas, and put forward solutions to any issues. You are a great fit for this role if you have - 4-8 years of experience in JVM (Java, Scala, Kotlin) - Strong data structure, algorithm design, and problem-solving skills. - Experience with database systems, RDBMS, Mongo, and Elastic Search. - Experience in cloud technologies - Knowledge of distributed systems, experience in enterprise software and SQL. Bonus Points for - Experience in Spark / Kafka. - Experience in Data Quality / Data Catalog is preferred. As a Senior Software Engineer You’ll be responsible for building, scaling and maintaining the core features and capabilities of our Data Observability suite. You’ll work closely with the frontend and product teams to create a reliable and scalable platform. A day in the life of Senior Software Engineer - Designing, building and improving the capabilities of some of the key features of the product. - Investigating software-related complaints and making necessary adjustments to ensure optimal software performance. - Diving deep into open-source data engines and work on optimising their performance. - Designing, building and maintaining low-latency APIs. - Developing services that will be consumed by the frontend and solution engineers. - Regularly attending team meetings to discuss projects, brainstorm ideas, and put forward solutions to any issues. You are a great fit for this role if you have - 4-8 years of experience in JVM (Java, Scala, Kotlin) - Strong data structure, algorithm design, and problem-solving skills. - Experience with database systems, RDBMS, Mongo, and Elastic Search. - Experience in cloud technologies - Knowledge of distributed systems, experience in enterprise software and SQL. Bonus Points for - Experience in Spark / Kafka. - Experience in Data Quality / Data Catalog is preferred. We care for our team · Mentorship & Growth · ESOPs · Medical and Life Insurance · Paid Maternity & Parental Leave · Corporate Uber Program · Learning & Development Support Acceldata for All We are a fast-growing company, solving complex data problems at scale. We are driven by strong work ethics, high standards of excellence, and a spirit of collaboration. We promote innovation, commitment, and accountability. Our goal is to cultivate a healthy work environment that fosters a sense of belonging, encourages teamwork, and brings out the best in every individual. Why Acceldata? Acceldata is redefining data observability for enterprise data systems. Founded by experts who recognized the need for innovative monitoring and management solutions in a cloud-first, AI-driven environment, our platform empowers data teams to effectively manage data products. We address common challenges such as scaling and performance issues, cost overruns, and data quality problems by providing operational visibility, proactive alerts, and monitoring reliability across the various environments. Delivered as a SaaS product, Acceldata's solutions have been embraced by global customers, such as HPE, HSBC, Visa, Freddie Mac, Manulife, Workday, Zoominfo, GSK, Oracle, PubMatic, PhonePe (Walmart), Hersheys, Dun & Bradstreet, and many more. Acceldata is a Series-C funded company and its investors include Insight Partners, March Capital, Lightspeed, Sorenson Ventures, Industry Ventures, and Emergent Ventures.