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Backend Engineer

Posted 22 Days Ago
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Hybrid
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Mid level
Hybrid
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Mid level
As a Backend Engineer at Cognite, you'll design and develop high-performance backend services and APIs using Java, Kotlin, or Python. You'll work with advanced database technologies like PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch, engineer scalable solutions, collaborate across teams, and contribute to product and technical decisions.
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About Cognite

Embark on a transformative journey with Cognite, a global SaaS forerunner in leveraging data to unravel complex business challenges through our cutting-edge Cognite Data Fusion (CDF) platform. We were awarded the 2022 Technology Innovation Leader for Global Digital Industrial Platforms & Cognite was recognized as 2024 Microsoft Energy and Resources Partner of the Year. In the realm of industrial digitalization, we stand at the forefront, reshaping the future of Oil & Gas, Manufacturing and Energy sectors. Join us in this venture where data meets ingenuity, and together, we forge the path to a smarter, more connected industrial future.


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Our values

Impact: Cogniters strive to make an impact in all that they do. We are result-oriented, always asking ourselves.

Ownership: Cogniters embrace a culture of ownership. We go beyond our comfort zones to contribute to the greater good, fostering inclusivity and sharing responsibilities for challenges and success. 

Relentless: Cogniters are relentless in their pursuit of innovation. We are determined and deliverable (never ruthless or reckless), facing challenges head-on and viewing setbacks as opportunities for growth. 



Role & responsibilities

  • Design and develop robust, high-performance backend services and APIs in Java, Kotlin, or Python for Cognite Data Fusion, an industry-leading SaaS platform.
  • Work with advanced database technologies, leveraging PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch to build and improve our industrial knowledge graph.
  • Collaborate closely with application teams to craft user experiences that empower customers to solve intricate, real-world problems.
  • Engineer scalable, resilient solutions built on modern open-source technologies and Cognite’s cutting-edge data infrastructure.
  • Partner with stakeholders and domain experts, contributing to critical product and technical decisions to shape the future of our platform.

What We’re Looking For

  • Extensive Experience: 2-5 years of backend engineering with primary language either Java, Kotlin or Python in product-focused or SaaS companies, ideally at scale.
  • Flexible across tech stacks: Experience in Java / Kotlin is a strong plus for Python-primary programmers, experience in Python is a strong plus for Java-primary programmers. Prior experience with Spark is a great plus.
  • Modern Data Expertise: Proven track record working with contemporary database technologies (PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch) and a passion for graph processing, distributed systems, and performance optimization.
  • Code Quality & Best Practices: You write well-structured, maintainable code, ensuring a high-quality codebase through continuous review and improvement.
  • DevOps Mindset: Practical experience with CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and building, testing, deploying, and monitoring software in Kubernetes-based multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Observability & Diagnostics: Strong troubleshooting skills with hands-on experience in analyzing logs, metrics, and traces. Familiarity with Prometheus, Grafana, or similar tools is a plus.
  • Open-Source Collaboration: Comfort contributing to and learning from the open-source ecosystem.
  • Communication & Collaboration: Clear communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse, globally distributed teams

 Join the global Cognite community! 🌐

- Join an organization of 70 different nationalities 🌐 with Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) in focus 🤝

- ITPL office location (Bengaluru)

- A highly modern and fun working environment with sublime culture across the organization, follow us on Instagram @cognitedata 📷 to know more

- Flat structure with direct access to decision-makers, with minimal amount of bureaucracy

- Opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best people on some of the most ambitious projects found anywhere, across industries

- Join our HUB 🗣️ to be part of the conversation directly with Cogniters and our partners.

- Hybrid work environment globally


Why choose Cognite? 🏆 🚀

Join us in making a real and lasting impact in one of the most exciting and fastest-growing new software companies in the world. We have repeatedly demonstrated that digital transformation, when anchored on strong DataOps, drives business value and sustainabilityfor clients and allows front-line workers, as well as domain experts, to make better decisions every single day. We were recognized as one of CNBC's top global enterprise technology startups powering digital transformation! And just recently, Frost & Sullivan named Cognite a Technology Innovation Leader! 🥇 Most recently Cognite Data Fusion® Achieved Industry First DNV Compliance for Digital Twins 🥇


Apply today!

If you're excited about the opportunity to work at Cognite and make a difference in the tech industry, we encourage you to apply today! We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and identities to join our team.


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Top Skills

Java
Kotlin
Python

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