Senior Data Engineer

Why join us

TRACTIAN is reimagining industrial systems so that every frontline maintenance worker can realize their full potential. We're building software and hardware in one place—disrupting long-standing institutions with products and experiences that better serve the ambitions of our clients.

Working at TRACTIAN allows you to push your limits, challenge the status quo and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Our team members have the autonomy needed to accomplish challenging goals. We are a growth-stage startup and you will work directly with the founders, helping to define the vision, product and user experience.

Engineering at TRACTIAN

The Data team develops infrastructure, statistical models, and products using IoT data. Our Scientists and Engineers work together to make data—and insights derived from data—a core asset across the company. Our work is ingrained in Tractian’s decision-making process, in the efficiency of our operations and insights, and in the industry-leading experience we provide our consumers.

What You'll Do

Being a strong partner to the Data Team, as a Data Engineer, you will support Database Platform Engineering in the architecture, development, and deployment of Cassandra technology in high SLA environments. This includes, but is not limited to, advanced to expert engineering and implementation of the requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, monitor, upgrade and maintain Cassandra/Scylla databases in production and non-production environments

Manage, support, and maintain database NoSQL (MongoDB) and SQL (PostgreSQL) technologies and infrastructures, adhering to the architectural guidelines and policies

Physical implementation of databases, storage structures, high-availability solutions, replication, and disaster recovery solutions

Regular database capacity planning related to database growth and system utilization, trend analysis, predictive future database resource requirements, and the structured organized reporting of the same

Adapt business requirements, model data, and develop database specifications, tables, and element attributes

Ability to work well as a team and as an individual with minimal supervision

Requirements

3+ yrs of SQL and/or NoSQL experience

2+ years of Cassandra/Scylla DBA experience

1+ years of prior contact with Python

1+ years of exposure to JavaScript

Experience in shell scripting / terraform

Ability and willingness to complete tasks independently

Bonus Points

Experience with data storage solutions, working with different databases (S3 or Mongo)

Knowledge designing event-driven applications (like Kafka)

Compensation

Competitive salary and stock options

Premium Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

PTO: 15 days of paid annual leave

Long-term: Earn a trip anywhere in the world every 4 years

Optional fully funded Portuguese / Spanish courses

Day off during the week of your birthday

401(k) Employee Plan

Gympass, access to a large selection of gyms and trainings

Sports Incentive: Monthly bonus if you practice activities