(Senior) Backend Engineer

Embark on a transformative journey with Cognite, a global SaaS forerunner in leveraging data to unravel complex business challenges through our cutting-edge Cognite Data Fusion (CDF) platform. We were awarded the 2022 Technology Innovation Leader for Global Digital Industrial Platforms & Cognite was recognized as 2024 Microsoft Energy and Resources Partner of the Year. In the realm of industrial digitalization, we stand at the forefront, reshaping the future of Oil & Gas, Manufacturing and Energy sectors. Join us in this venture where data meets ingenuity, and together, we forge the path to a smarter, more connected industrial future.

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Impact: Cogniters strive to make an impact in all that they do. We are result-oriented, always asking ourselves.

Ownership: Cogniters embrace a culture of ownership. We go beyond our comfort zones to contribute to the greater good, fostering inclusivity and sharing responsibilities for challenges and success. 

Relentless: Cogniters are relentless in their pursuit of innovation. We are determined and deliverable (never ruthless or reckless), facing challenges head-on and viewing setbacks as opportunities for growth. 

• Develop and maintain cutting edge features for Cognite Data Fusion (CDF)
• Scale CDF, make architectural trade-offs, applying synchronous and asynchronous design patterns
• Produce high-quality and secure software that is comprehensively tested, code reviewed and  checked in regularly for continuous integration
• Shape our product’s direction by working closely with teams across engineering, product, and customer success
• Continuously monitor and improve the performance, reliability, and security of our services
• Proactively fix vulnerabilities, streamline code, and reduce technical debt
• Keep our documentation clear, current and genuinely helpful

• Relevant and hands-on concentrated experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., Kotlin, Java, Python or Rust)
• Ability to learn other coding languages and use the language best fit for purpose
• Hands-on experience with large-scale cloud deployments (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and Kubernetes
• Experience in a SaaS product environment is an advantage but not a requirement
• Experience in designing, building and maintaining infrastructure and web-services at large scale
• Expert knowledge of computer science with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms and software design
• Proven ability to prioritize work for maximum impact
• Strong problem-solving skills, technical troubleshooting and diagnosing complex system issues to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime
• Work with peers across teams to support and leverage a shared technical stack


Don't meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.




 Join the global Cognite community! 🌐

- Join an organization of 70 different nationalities 🌐 with Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) in focus 🤝

- White Field office location (Bengaluru)

- A highly modern and fun working environment with sublime culture across the organization, follow us on Instagram @cognitedata 📷 to know more

- Flat structure with direct access to decision-makers, with minimal amount of bureaucracy

- Opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best people on some of the most ambitious projects found anywhere, across industries

- Join our HUB 🗣️ to be part of the conversation directly with Cogniters and our partners.

- Hybrid work environment globally




Why choose Cognite? 🏆 🚀

Join us in making a real and lasting impact in one of the most exciting and fastest-growing new software companies in the world. We have repeatedly demonstrated that digital transformation, when anchored on strong DataOps, drives business value and sustainabilityfor clients and allows front-line workers, as well as domain experts, to make better decisions every single day. We were recognized as one of CNBC's top global enterprise technology startups powering digital transformation! And just recently, Frost & Sullivan named Cognite a Technology Innovation Leader! 🥇 Most recently Cognite Data Fusion® Achieved Industry First DNV Compliance for Digital Twins 🥇




Apply today!

If you're excited about the opportunity to work at Cognite and make a difference in the tech industry, we encourage you to apply today! We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and identities to join our team.




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