6d ago

Data API Engineer

South AfricaRemoteFull-timemid

EngineeringBackend Developer

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Overview

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Data API Engineer based in South Africa.

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EngineeringBackend Developer

We are seeking a skilled software engineer to help enhance the performance, reliability, and capabilities of a PostgreSQL-powered Data API used by developers worldwide. In this role, you will contribute to the development of PostgREST, working on database connectivity, query performance, new features, and a roadmap toward a more scalable, multitenant API. You will investigate complex technical issues, eliminate performance bottlenecks, and strengthen observability to improve service reliability. Working closely with cross-functional engineering teams, you will help resolve integration challenges and deliver a seamless developer experience. This opportunity is ideal for an engineer with strong Haskell expertise, a passion for PostgreSQL, and a commitment to open-source software. You will join a globally distributed, asynchronous team that values technical ownership, open collaboration, and building dependable developer tools at scale.

Improve database connectivity: Work on the PostgreSQL driver used by PostgREST, built on Hasql, identifying bottlenecks and implementing optimizations to improve performance and efficiency.
Develop Data API capabilities: Contribute to PostgREST development by implementing new features, resolving bugs, and advancing the platform toward a scalable, multitenant Data API.
Enhance reliability and performance: Investigate service issues, diagnose root causes, and implement improvements that strengthen API stability, responsiveness, and overall performance.
Strengthen observability: Improve monitoring and diagnostic capabilities to make it easier to identify, investigate, and resolve operational issues.
Handle technical incidents: Resolve incidents and escalated support requests, ensuring technical problems are addressed effectively and recurring issues are reduced.
Collaborate across engineering teams: Work with other teams to troubleshoot and resolve integration issues involving the broader platform and its services.
Support developers and users: Help users overcome technical challenges by investigating reported problems and communicating solutions clearly to people with varying levels of technical expertise.
Contribute to open source: Participate in the development and improvement of open-source software, collaborating with the community to strengthen shared tools and infrastructure.
Drive continuous improvement: Identify opportunities to improve code quality, system architecture, debugging workflows, and the overall developer experience.

Requirements

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At least 3 years of professional experience with Haskell, with strong proficiency in the language and its practical application to software development.
Experience using the C programming language and the ability to work with systems-level code when needed.
Strong knowledge of SQL and PostgreSQL, including experience writing and working with PL/pgSQL scripts.
Experience debugging applications in Linux environments, with the ability to investigate complex technical problems and identify root causes.
A strong track record of contributing to open-source projects; experience maintaining an open-source project is an advantage.
Experience providing technical support to users with different levels of technical knowledge, including diagnosing issues and explaining solutions clearly.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate performance bottlenecks and improve the reliability of complex systems.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering teams and contribute to shared technical objectives.
A proactive, ownership-oriented mindset, with the ability to work independently and manage tasks in an asynchronous environment.
Enthusiasm for open-source development, developer tooling, and building reliable, high-performance APIs.

What We Offer

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✓Fully remote work: Work remotely from Poland, with a globally distributed team and no requirement to work from a central office.

✓Coworking support: Access to a WeWork membership or coworking allowance to help create a productive work environment.

✓Equity ownership: Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP), giving team members the opportunity to share in the company's long-term growth.

✓Technology allowance: Budget for essential work equipment, including a laptop, monitor, headphones, or other tools that support productivity.

✓Health insurance: The employer covers 100% of employee health insurance costs and 80% of dependent coverage, subject to applicable plan terms and local availability.

✓Flexible working arrangements: An asynchronous work culture that emphasizes trust, autonomy, and the ability to manage your own schedule.

✓Professional development: Annual education allowance for courses, books, conferences, and other learning opportunities.

✓Annual company off-sites: Opportunities to connect and collaborate in person with colleagues during a company-wide gathering.

✓Open-source environment: The opportunity to contribute to open-source projects and help improve tools used by developers around the world.

✓International collaboration: Work alongside a globally distributed team spanning more than 60 countries and multiple languages.

✓Compensation transparency: Salary and any additional cash compensation are not specified in the provided job description and should be confirmed during the hiring process.