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.
This role is part of our CData Drivers team, which builds software libraries and connectors that allow data experts, analysts, developers, and IT teams to easily access cloud and on-premises SaaS, big data, NoSQL, and flat file data.
As a Software Engineer III, you will play a key role in designing and developing our data connectivity solutions. These solutions power seamless integrations between diverse data sources, whether on-premises or in the cloud, and a broad range of BI, analytics, and development tools.
As an experienced engineer, you’ll contribute across the entire development lifecycle, from architecture and design to debugging and mentoring, using a wide range of technologies and programming languages, with a focus on back-end Java development.
Location(s):Remote (EST),Chapel Hill, NC
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams to identify innovative solutions and contribute to design.
- Develop robust, scalable software for use across desktop, middleware, and server environments.
- Build and maintain distributed code libraries with an emphasis on clean design and reusability.
- Develop effective, defect free source code that meets business requirements and team standards.
- Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint plannings, standups, and retrospectives.
- Propose technical alternatives for solving complex problems of data connectivity, including query execution optimization, caching, and reliability.
- Design new interfaces and features while maintaining and improving core engine components.
- Write high-quality unit tests and debug effectively to ensure performance and reliability.
- Mentor junior engineers and share technical expertise and best practices across the team.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of professional software development experience, primarily using Java (1.8+).
- Strong expertise in multi-threaded programming and network protocols (HTTP/REST/SOAP, Protobuf, Arrow, etc).
- Experience with both relational and non-relational databases.
- Proficient in consuming REST and SOAP based web services.
- Experience with software maintenance and refactoring.
- Demonstrated success in developing and delivering distributed, shippable software products.
- Ability to write clear programming logic with code that follows good organization.
- Understanding of SQL and ability to optimize query execution.
- Strong interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication. Ability to communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and other departments.
- Ability to research and solve problems creatively and effectively.
- Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality results.
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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