Solutions Engineer(Python/Airflow)

<div class="content-intro"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;"><strong>A Little About Us</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;" data-renderer-start-pos="362"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">EDB provides a data and AI platform that enables organizations to harness the full power of Postgres for transactional, analytical, and AI workloads across any cloud, anywhere. EDB empowers enterprises to control risk, manage costs and scale efficiently for a data and AI led world. Serving more than 1,500 customers globally and as the leading contributor to the vibrant and fast-growing PostgreSQL community, EDB supports major government organizations, financial services, media and information technology companies. EDB’s data-driven solutions enable customers to modernize legacy systems and break data silos while leveraging enterprise-grade open source technologies. EDB delivers the confidence of up to 99.999% high availability with mission critical capabilities built in such as security, compliance controls, and observability. For more information, visit <a class="cc-1rn59kg" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://www.enterprisedb.com/" data-testid="link-with-safety" data-renderer-mark="true">www.enterprisedb.com</a></span></p></div><div id="message-list_1773092338.334519"> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p><strong>**Candidate Note: This role is 100% remote for candidates based in EST or CST only**</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a <strong>Solution Developer</strong> to join our engineering team. This is a versatile role requiring a mix of full-stack web development, data pipeline engineering, and cloud infrastructure management. You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining applications that involve both user-facing interfaces and complex back-end automation.</p> <p>The ideal candidate is a technical generalist who is comfortable working across multiple languages (JavaScript and Python) and is eager to adopt new technologies as our stack evolves.</p> <h3><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Your impact will be:</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li>Develop and maintain responsive web applications using <strong>Next.js</strong> and <strong>Node.js</strong>.</li> <li>Write clean, maintainable code in <strong>Python</strong> for backend services and data processing scripts.</li> <li>Build and monitor automated workflows and data pipelines using <strong>Airflow</strong> and <strong>dbt</strong>.</li> <li>Design and implement secure, scalable <strong>RESTful APIs</strong>.</li> <li>Manage and deploy applications within an <strong>AWS</strong> environment, ensuring cloud best practices are followed.</li> <li>Optimize database performance and manage data migrations in <strong>Postgres</strong>.</li> <li>Quickly learn and implement new frameworks or tools based on project-specific requirements</li> </ul> <h3> </h3> <h3> </h3> <h3><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What you will bring:</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Frontend/Backend:</strong> 5+ years of experience with JavaScript/Typescript & Node.js; with deep understanding of the Next.js framework; and strong experience with API development & integrations</li> <li><strong>Python:</strong> Proven experience using Python for application development or data engineering.</li> <li><strong>Cloud:</strong> Working knowledge of AWS core services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS).</li> <li><strong>Data Tools:</strong> Experience in Pipeline Development, specifically transforming data with dbt and/or workflow tools like n8n along with scheduling tasks with Airflow.</li> <li><strong>Automation:</strong> Experience with workflow automation platforms (e.g., n8n, Zapier, or custom-built solutions).</li> <li><strong>Database:</strong> Strong SQL skills and experience managing PostgreSQL databases (schema designs; complex queries and optimization).</li> <li><strong>Version Control:</strong> Proficient in Git version control (branching, PRs, code reviews) and implementing CI/CD workflows to ensure stable, high-quality code delivery.</li> <li><strong>Adaptability:</strong> Ability to switch between different programming languages and technical domains (e.g., moving from a UI task to a data pipeline task).</li> <li><strong>Problem-Solving:</strong> A track record of identifying technical bottlenecks and implementing efficient solutions.</li> <li><strong>Continuous Learning:</strong> A proactive approach to learning new technologies and staying current with industry trends.</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;">EDB is committed to supporting our employees' overall well being by offering a range of benefits and resources to promote a healthy work-life balance and wellness. We provide access to CuraLinc to aid employees in health and wellness tips and practices, as well as Wellness Fridays extending to December 2026! Check out our career site for more information on perks and benefits and reach out to our Talent Acquisition team for region specific benefits.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;">We know it takes a unique mix of people and skills to help us in our mission to supercharge Postgres, and we understand that not everyone will check every box. We’d love to hear from you and we want you to apply!</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;">EDB is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. EDB was built on a commitment to trust and respect each other and to embrace an array of people and ideas. These values remain at the center of our culture and are key to our company’s integrity. </span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;">EDB does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. EDB and its affiliates are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other similar payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written signed agreement between EDB and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;">#LI-Remote</span></p></div>

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