Remote Senior Software Engineer (Data & Integrations)

Description:

• Invert is on a mission to reduce the cost and time of using biology for manufacturing various products.
• The company provides tools for automating the design, execution, and analysis of bioprocessing work.
• The Integrations Engineering Team is responsible for software that moves and transforms data from customer laboratories to the Invert database.
• The team currently consists of four engineers and works with various data sources including SaaS cloud software, desktop applications, and sensors.
• The role involves maintaining a streaming data pipeline for near-realtime data and a file ingestion pipeline for batch uploads.
• The backend and data pipelines primarily use Python, with tools such as Kinesis, FastAPI, and Terraform IaC on AWS.
• As a Senior Software Engineer, the individual will help scale data ingestion to support a growing user base and will focus on automation, standardization, and operational excellence.
• The role includes both hands-on delivery and mentorship of colleagues.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have experience writing concise Python code using modern packages and frameworks.
• Experience in building data pipelines and maintaining infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices is required.
• Nice to have skills include architecting production systems in AWS and experience with streaming data technologies like Kinesis or Kafka.
• Candidates should have an operations mindset, taking responsibility for the uptime and correct operation of production services.
• The ability to take ownership and think beyond assigned tasks is essential.
• Effective communication skills are necessary, especially in distributed teams.
• Mentoring and collaboration skills are important to educate and empower team members.

Benefits:

• The position offers the opportunity to work in an early-stage, high-growth startup with impactful work.
• Employees enjoy work-life balance and flexible hours.
• The role is fully remote, accommodating US and European timezones.
• Competitive salary, equity, and benefits including retirement plans, paid parental leave, and healthcare are provided.
• New employees receive a laptop, monitor, and accessories of their choice.
• The company organizes bi-annual team offsites.
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO) is offered to all employees.