Software Engineer II

Customers trust the Alation Data Intelligence Platform for self-service analytics, cloud transformation, data governance, and AI-ready data, fostering data-driven innovation at scale. With more than $340M in funding – valued at over $1.7 billion and nearly 600 customers, including 40% of the Fortune 100 — Alation helps organizations realize value from data and AI initiatives.

Alation has been recognized in 2024 as one of Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces for the fifth time, a testament to our commitment to creating an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative environment. 

Collaboration is at the forefront of everything we do. We strive to bring diverse perspectives together and empower each team member to contribute their unique strengths to live out our values each day. These are: Move the Ball, Build for the Long Term, Listen Like You’re Wrong, and Measure Through Customer Impact. 

Joining Alation means being part of a fast-paced, high-growth company where every voice matters, and where we’re shaping the future of data intelligence with AI-ready data. 

Join us on our journey to build a world where data culture thrives and curiosity is celebrated each day!

Job Description:

We are looking for a Backend Software Engineer II who is eager to work on real-world projects and grow as an independent contributor. You will collaborate with our team to design, build, and maintain software applications, ensuring high-quality and reliable solutions.

What you'll do:
● Development: Write clean, efficient code and implement features according to project requirements.
● Testing: Develop unit and integration tests for the features you build to ensure quality and reliability.
● Collaboration: Work closely with team members and participate in code reviews to maintain code quality.
● Troubleshooting: Identify, debug, and resolve technical issues effectively.
● Documentation: Maintain up-to-date code and technical documentation

Required Qualifications.

You should have:
● Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field and/or equivalent work
experience.
● 2+ years of professional experience designing, developing, and shipping software products and/or n-tier services.
● Proficiency in any object-oriented language.
● Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
● Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
● Ability to learn through collaboration and apply the knowledge to the assigned tasks.
● Passion for learning and staying current with the latest technologies.

A Big Plus
● Proficiency with Go or Python
● Exposure to Kubernetes and/or Docker
● Exposure to data modeling in RDBMS

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