Backend Engineer, ClickHouse

What We're Looking For

Must have:

• Solid Python development skills -- you write clean, production-grade Python and understand async patterns (asyncio, aiohttp)
• Strong understanding of databases -- you know how relational and analytical databases work under the hood, not just how to query them
• Deep Linux knowledge (Fedora preferred) -- comfortable with systemd, process management, filesystem internals, and debugging at the OS level
• CI/CD experience -- you've built and maintained delivery pipelines, not just used them
• Familiarity with automated testing -- unit, integration, and system tests are part of how you work
• Experience with AI coding tools -- you actively use AI-assisted development in your workflow and understand how to get the most out of it
• Distributed systems awareness -- you understand the challenges of running services across multiple nodes and regions
• Fluent English -- written and verbal

Nice to have:

• ClickHouse experience -- operational knowledge, query optimization, or contributions to the project
• C++ or C -- ability to read and contribute to database engine code
• Cloud infrastructure experience (AWS, GCP, Azure) with Terraform or similar IaC tools
• PostgreSQL operational experience
• Software and network security knowledge

Global Benefits:

Our global benefits are designed to help you thrive and grow, personally and professionally:

• Participate in Aiven’s equity plan. - Balance work and life with our hybrid work policy. - Choose the equipment you need to set yourself up for success. - Use your Professional Development Plan budget for learning opportunities. - Receive holistic wellbeing support through our global Employee Assistance Program. - Inquire about our Global Time Off Commitment (Parental and Sick Leave, as well as Personal Time)
• Enjoy country-specific benefits for our global cast.