Job description
In the age of digital transformation, data has become increasingly vital to core business operations. But with so many cloud applications and platforms available today, data has become more decentralized than ever.
CData is the real-time data connectivity company. Our easy-to-use integration products allow users to work with their data where, when, and how they need it. With a robust library of real-time data connectors, users can access data from hundreds of applications, tools, and systems – on-premises or in the cloud.
CData is a global company, headquartered in Chapel Hill, NC with about 400 team members worldwide. More than 10,000 organizations rely on CData technologies to overcome data fragmentation challenges and unlock value from diverse, dispersed data assets.
At CData, we are reimagining how the world connects with data. Our flagship platform, CData Connect Cloud, enables seamless, real-time access to cloud applications, databases, and data warehouses: powering analytics, integrations, and insights without boundaries.
We’re a product-driven engineering company solving complex challenges in data connectivity, cloud scalability, and AI-driven intelligence. Join a team where your work makes a direct impact, your ideas are valued, and you have the freedom to innovate, learn, and grow.
Location(s):Remote (EST)
As a Senior Engineer, you will:
- Architect & Design: Lead the design of scalable, multi-tenant cloud architecture.
- Build and Deliver: Develop robust scalable backend services and APIs using Java, Kotlin, TypeScript, or C#. Collaborate with product and design teams to bring intuitive UI experiences to life using modern front-end technologies like React and TypeScript - full-stack experience is a strong plus but not required.
- Solve Core Challenges: Tackle key engineering problems in data access, distributed systems, observability, and performance.
- Drive AI Integration: Contribute to the design and implementation of AI/LLM-powered features and services.
- Mentor and Lead: Guide and support other engineers, contribute to team best practices, and champion engineering excellence.
- Own the Lifecycle: Take features from concept to production with thoughtful design, testing, instrumentation, and supportability.
- Experiment and Innovate: Stay up to date on new technologies and tools, prototyping solutions and sharing insights.
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of professional software development experience.
- Strong object-oriented programming skills (Java, Kotlin, C#, TypeScript, or similar).
- Bonus: Experience with front-end frameworks like React/TypeScript.
- Experience building scalable REST APIs and cloud-native microservices.
- Solid knowledge of relational (SQL Server, Postgres) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Elasticsearch).
- Familiarity with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ) and event-driven architectures.
- Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure or AWS).
- Bonus: Understanding of LLMs, prompt engineering, or ML integration.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across time zones.
Benefits
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 20 Days of PTO
- Employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision plans (100% for employee, 50% for dependents)
- HSA with Company Contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k with 6% Immediately Vested Company Match
- Professional development opportunities
_This role can be based in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, or Virginia._
CData Software is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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