Backend Engineer (Metrics)
About The Position
Coralogix is a modern, full-stack observability platform transforming how businesses process and understand their data. Our unique architecture powers in-stream analytics without reliance on expensive indexing or hot storage. We specialize in comprehensive monitoring of logs, metrics, trace and security events with features such as APM, RUM, SIEM, Kubernetes monitoring and more, all enhancing operational efficiency and reducing observability spend by up to 70%.
We are looking for a talented Backend Engineer to join our team. If you are passionate about functional programming, enjoy working with Rust, and have experience with data streaming technologies like Kafka, we would love to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services and systems using Rust, with a strong emphasis on performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Leverage your expertise in functional programming to solve complex problems and implement robust solutions.
- Work with large-scale data processing pipelines using Kafka to handle high-throughput, low-latency data streams.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including data engineers, frontend developers, and product managers, to deliver high-quality features.
- Contribute to the architecture and design of new products and features, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical best practices.
- Implement automated testing and monitoring solutions to ensure the stability and performance of backend services.
- Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the team's technical growth and best practices.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in backend development, with a strong emphasis on functional programming paradigms.
- Proficiency in Rust is highly preferred; experience with other functional languages like Scala, Elixir, or Haskell is also valued.
- Proven experience working with data at scale, particularly in streaming platforms such as Kafka.
- Solid understanding of distributed systems, data processing pipelines, and microservices architecture.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges independently.
- Experience with database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and caching mechanisms.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly.
- A proactive mindset and a passion for staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.
Cultural Fit
We’re seeking candidates who are hungry, humble, and smart. Coralogix fosters a culture of innovation and continuous learning, where team members are encouraged to challenge the status quo and contribute to our shared mission. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to shape the future of observability solutions, we’d love to hear from you.
Coralogix is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.