Similarweb is a leading digital intelligence platform, empowering over 4300 global customers with data-driven insights, competitive benchmarks, and strategic analysis. Since going public on the NYSE in 2021, Similarweb continues to innovate and expand, supporting companies like Google, eBay, and Adidas in their digital strategies.
We are seeking a skilled Senior Data/ Backend Engineer to design and implement complex, high-scale systems that retrieve, process, and analyze data from the digital world. This role involves developing and maintaining backend infrastructure, creating robust data pipelines, and ensuring the seamless operation of data-driven products and services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and build high-scale systems and services to support data infrastructure and production systems.
- Develop and maintain data processing pipelines using technologies such as PySpark, Hadoop, and Databricks.
- Implement dockerized high-performance microservices and manage their deployment.
- Monitor and debug backend systems and data pipelines to identify and resolve bottlenecks and failures.
- Work collaboratively with data scientists, analysts, and other engineers to develop and maintain data-driven solutions.
- Ensure data is ingested correctly from various sources and is processed efficiently.
Qualifications:
- BSc degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
- At least 4+ years of server-side software development experience in languages such as Python, Java, Scala, or Go.
- Experience with Big Data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, Databricks, and Airflow.
- Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS or GCP and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to learn new technologies quickly.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with web scraping technologies.
- Familiarity with Microservices architecture and API development.
- Knowledge of databases like Redis, PostgreSQL, and Firebolt.
Why Similarweb?
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
- Collaboration with talented and independent engineers.
- Hybrid working model with flexibility to work from home and in the office.
Why you’ll love being a Similarwebber:
You’ll actually love the product you work with: Our customers aren’t our only raving fans. When we asked our employees why they chose to come work at Similarweb, 99% of them said “the product.” Imagine how exciting your job is when you get to work with the most powerful digital intelligence platform in the world.
You’ll find a home for your big ideas: We encourage an open dialogue and empower employees to bring their ideas to the table. You’ll find the resources you need to take initiative and create meaningful change within the organization.
We offer competitive perks & benefits: We take your well-being seriously, and offer competitive compensation packages to all employees. We also put a strong emphasis on community, with regular team outings and happy hours.
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