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Fullstack Software Engineer, Kafka

Aiven
Location
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
Posted
20 days ago
Department
Product Delivery
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Strong Python skills with async/await patterns
  • Full-stack ability with React/TypeScript
  • Understanding of distributed systems fundamentals
  • Familiarity with schema formats and evolution (Avro, JSON Schema, Protobuf)
  • Linux fundamentals for process management and debugging
  • Fluent in AI-assisted development using coding tools
Nice to have
  • Hands-on Apache Kafka experience
  • Experience with Kafka Connect and connector development
  • Prior open-source contributions
  • Experience with public clouds (AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Working Java knowledge
What the job really is

As a Fullstack Software Engineer on the Kafka Ecosystem team, you will be responsible for building features end-to-end, focusing primarily on Python while also contributing to React interfaces. Your work will involve extending and maintaining Karapace, managing the connector ecosystem, participating in design and code reviews, and resolving production issues across the stack. You will have the opportunity to own features from design to deployment and utilize AI coding tools to enhance your development process.

Benefits
  • Participate in Aiven’s equity plan
  • Hybrid work policy
  • Choose your own equipment
  • Professional Development Plan budget for learning opportunities
  • Holistic wellbeing support through Employee Assistance Program
  • Global Time Off Commitment including Parental and Sick Leave
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Hybrid work model requires 3 days in the office per week
  • Role involves both backend and frontend responsibilities which may appeal to full-stack developers
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