Staff Software Engineer - Java

Matillion
India
13 months ago
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
18 Apr 2025 (13 months ago)
Ready to shape the future of data?
Matillion is the intelligent data integration platform.
We're changing how the world works with data – and we need driven, curious people who think big and move fast.
We built the Data Productivity Cloud to supercharge data productivity, and now we’re shaping the future of data engineering with Maia – our AI-powered virtual data engineers that help teams design, build, and manage data pipelines at unmatched speed.
Join #TeamGreen, where the mission comes first, collaboration drives us forward, and everyone pulls in the same direction to make a dent in the universe bigger than ourselves.
We are now looking forStaff Software Engineers to join #Team GreenAbout the Role Matillion is built around small development teams with responsibility for specific themes and initiatives. Each team is a mix of engineers with various levels of skills and experience. As a Staff Software Engineer you will work within a team to write, test, and release new features and fix problems in the Matillion products, all while innovating on new ideas.Technologies Matillion uses… Java, React, Spring, GraphQL, Docker, Kubernetes, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Kafka, SQL, RESTful services, Cloud Technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure), Agile We are now looking forStaff Software Engineers to join #Team GreenAbout the Role Matillion is built around small development teams with responsibility for specific themes and initiatives. Each team is a mix of engineers with various levels of skills and experience. As a Staff Software Engineer you will work within a team to write, test, and release new features and fix problems in the Matillion products, all while innovating on new ideas.Technologies Matillion uses… Java, React, Spring, GraphQL, Docker, Kubernetes, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Kafka, SQL, RESTful services, Cloud Technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure), Agile

What You’ll Be Doing

  • As a Staff Software Engineer at Matillion, you will lead hands-on software development, establishing design patterns and driving the direction of the codebase.
  • You’ll solve complex problems, considering key factors like security, performance, and scalability, while collaborating with multiple teams to break down long-term projects into actionable increments.
  • You'll mentor team members, conduct code reviews, and optimise processes through automation and best practices.
  • Additionally, you will work closely with business and customer-facing teams to ensure the development of customer-centric features and provide technical support when needed.
  • Proactively researching new technologies and driving continuous improvement are key aspects of this role.
  • What We’re Looking For

  • Strong proficiency in programming languages including Java and React, with a good understanding of underpinning techniques of Object-oriented Programming, Programming concepts and best practices (e.g. style guidelines, testability, efficiency, observability, scalability, security).
  • Experience implementing Java Spring microservices, using container technologies such as docker and with relational database technologies, such as Postgres, MySQL, Oracle or SQL Server
  • Background in full software development life cycle from design to deployment via CI/CD tooling, using agile methodologies (e.g. Kanban, Scrum).
  • Demonstrable experience with cloud technologies, strong preference for AWS
  • Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional team to solve business goals, whilst adapting to different types of technical challenges
  • Ready to shape the future of data? Matillion is the intelligent data integration platform. We're changing how the world works with data – and we need driven, curious people who think big and move fast. We built the Data Productivity Cloud to supercharge data productivity, and now we’re shaping the future of data engineering with Maia – our AI-powered virtual data engineers that help teams design, build, and manage data pipelines at unmatched speed. Join #TeamGreen, where the mission comes first, collaboration drives us forward, and everyone pulls in the same direction to make a dent in the universe bigger than ourselves. We are now looking for Staff Software Engineers to join #Team Green About the Role Matillion is built around small development teams with responsibility for specific themes and initiatives. Each team is a mix of engineers with various levels of skills and experience. As a Staff Software Engineer you will work within a team to write, test, and release new features and fix problems in the Matillion products, all while innovating on new ideas. Technologies Matillion uses… Java, React, Spring, GraphQL, Docker, Kubernetes, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Kafka, SQL, RESTful services, Cloud Technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure), Agile At Matillion, we’re here to do something hard - change the way the world works with data, and build a great company along the way. Big, bold goals aren’t for the faint-hearted, and we don’t shy away from them. But we don’t do it alone. No egos, no politics - just great people working together, guided by our six core values;
    - Confidence without arrogance- Working with integrity- Customer obsessed- Innovate and demand quality- Bias for action- We care
    We operate a flexible working culture that promotes work-life balance, with benefits including:
    - Company Equity - 27 days paid time off- 12 days of Company Holiday- 5 days paid volunteering leave- Group Mediclaim (GMC)- Enhanced parental leave policies- MacBook Pro- Access to various tools to aid your career development
    More about MatillionThousands of enterprises including Cisco, London Stock Exchange Group, EDF and Slack trust Matillion for a wide range of use cases from insights and operational analytics, to data science, machine learning and AI. We are a truly global workforce, dual headquartered in Manchester, UK and Denver, Colorado, with expanding offices in Hyderabad, India, along with valuable remote colleagues around the world.
    We are keen to hear from prospective Matillioners, so even if you don't feel you match all the criteria please apply and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch. Alternatively, if you're interested in Matillion but don't see a suitable role, please email .
    Find out more about life on #TeamGreen here.
    Matillion is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our team. Matillion prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Matillion does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. At Matillion, we’re here to do something hard - change the way the world works with data, and build a great company along the way. Big, bold goals aren’t for the faint-hearted, and we don’t shy away from them. But we don’t do it alone. No egos, no politics - just great people working together, guided by our six core values; - Confidence without arrogance - Working with integrity - Customer obsessed - Innovate and demand quality - Bias for action - We care We operate a flexible working culture that promotes work-life balance, with benefits including: - Company Equity - 27 days paid time off - 12 days of Company Holiday - 5 days paid volunteering leave - Group Mediclaim (GMC) - Enhanced parental leave policies - MacBook Pro - Access to various tools to aid your career development More about Matillion Thousands of enterprises including Cisco, London Stock Exchange Group, EDF and Slack trust Matillion for a wide range of use cases from insights and operational analytics, to data science, machine learning and AI. We are a truly global workforce, dual headquartered in Manchester, UK and Denver, Colorado, with expanding offices in Hyderabad, India, along with valuable remote colleagues around the world. We are keen to hear from prospective Matillioners, so even if you don't feel you match all the criteria please apply and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch. Alternatively, if you're interested in Matillion but don't see a suitable role, please email . Find out more about life on #TeamGreen here. Matillion is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our team. Matillion prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Matillion does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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