Staff Backend Software Engineer - Databases - Loki Ingest

Who you are

You have 5+ years of backend engineering experience, particularly in building and maintaining production systems at scale. You understand the intricacies of database management and have a strong grasp of distributed systems, ensuring high availability and performance.

Your expertise includes working with Grafana and PostgreSQL, allowing you to optimize data storage and retrieval processes effectively. You are comfortable with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes, which are essential for deploying scalable applications.

You possess strong programming skills in languages like Java and Python, enabling you to write efficient and maintainable code. Your experience with observability tools and practices helps you monitor system health and troubleshoot issues proactively.

You thrive in a remote-first environment and are adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product managers and frontend engineers, to deliver high-quality software solutions. You are passionate about open-source technologies and contribute to community-driven projects.

Desirable

Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP is a plus, as it enhances your ability to deploy and manage applications in a cloud environment. Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools will further strengthen your contributions to the team.

What you'll do

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the Loki Ingest databases, ensuring they meet the needs of Grafana's observability platform. You will design and implement scalable data ingestion pipelines that handle large volumes of metrics, logs, and traces.

You will collaborate closely with other engineers to enhance the performance and reliability of the Grafana Cloud platform. Your work will involve optimizing existing database queries and structures to improve data retrieval times and overall system efficiency.

You will participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and ensuring adherence to best practices in software development. Your contributions will help shape the technical direction of the team and influence architectural decisions.

You will also engage with the open-source community, sharing your knowledge and expertise while contributing to Grafana's mission of providing powerful observability tools. Your role will require you to stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve the product.

What we offer

Grafana Labs offers a flexible remote work environment, allowing you to work from anywhere in the UK. You will be part of a collaborative culture that values transparency and autonomy, empowering you to take ownership of your projects.

We provide competitive compensation packages, including opportunities for professional development and growth within the company. You will have access to resources that support your career advancement and help you stay at the forefront of technology.

Join us at Grafana Labs, where you can make a meaningful impact on how organizations monitor and visualize their data. Be part of a team that is dedicated to innovation and excellence in the open-source community.