Full-Time

Software Engineer II

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Fivetran

Fivetran

1,001-5,000 employees

Automated data movement and management platform

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$133.9k - $160.7kAnnually

Junior, Mid

Oakland, CA, USA

This is a full-time, hybrid position based out of our Oakland office.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Datadog
Kubernetes
Microsoft Azure
NoSQL
Java
RDBMS
Docker
AWS
Jenkins
CircleCI
Splunk
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 2+ years of experience in the software industry with a passion for solving complex software engineering problems.
  • Software engineering foundation - experience designing and developing reusable libraries and experimentation platforms for backend and frontend from scratch leveraging industry best practices.
  • Strong knowledge of and experience with OOP, preferably Java.
  • Hands-on experience working with any cloud technologies(AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization methodologies like Docker, K8s.
  • Experience working with RDBMS or NoSQL databases.
  • Experience interacting with continuous integration tools like CircleCI/Jenkins.
  • Knowledge of observability tools like New Relic, Splunk, DataDog is a plus.
  • Knowledge of Data Engineering is a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and Debug code to identify and fix performance issues
  • Analyze production workloads and system performance metrics to identify performance bottlenecks in our system
  • Design, develop and maintain performance benchmarks
  • Build proof of concepts and translate successful ones into solutions to maximize Fivetran product’s performance and efficiency
  • Build and maintain a platform that focuses on improving the performance, resilience and quality of Fivetran products
  • Impact Fivetran business across product verticals through the work you do
  • Develop deep expertise in Fivetran's Product, Infrastructure, and Platform
  • Communicate, coordinate, and align strategy with the engineering team members; make recommendations to improve reliability, performance, best practices, and processes
  • Work with cross-functional teams (Developers, Product, SRE) across the organization
  • Actively engage with fellow engineers in design and code reviews to ensure we deliver performant solutions that improves the product’s efficiency

Fivetran offers an automated platform for data movement that helps businesses manage their data efficiently through a process called ELT (Extract, Load, Transform). It features over 400 pre-built, no-code connectors that simplify linking various data sources and automatically handles updates, data normalization, and schema drift. Fivetran stands out from competitors by focusing on automation and security, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. The company's goal is to make data movement seamless and secure, enabling better decision-making for businesses.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$707.7M

Headquarters

Oakland, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

5%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Fivetran's partnerships with major companies like BOOST and Deliveroo demonstrate its capability to handle complex data integration needs, leading to improved customer experiences and operational efficiencies.
  • The recent milestone of surpassing 500 connectors and continuous product innovation, such as the dbt Cloud orchestration integration, highlight Fivetran's commitment to staying ahead in the data integration market.
  • Recognition as a Challenger in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Integration indicates strong market positioning and potential for further growth.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive nature of the data integration market, with major players like Informatica and Talend, could pressure Fivetran to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • Dependence on third-party platforms like Snowflake and Looker for data storage and analysis could pose integration challenges and limit flexibility.

What makes Fivetran unique

  • Fivetran's platform offers over 500 pre-built, no-code source connectors, the largest number in the data movement industry, simplifying data integration for clients.
  • The company's focus on automating the entire ELT process, including handling schema drift and data normalization, sets it apart from competitors who may require more manual intervention.
  • Fivetran's strong emphasis on security, with features like HITRUST certification and compliance with GDPR and HIPAA, provides a competitive edge in industries with stringent data protection requirements.

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