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Backend Engineer Job in Cognite

Backend Engineer

Cognite 2 weeks ago
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Job Summary Backend Engineer
Location: Bengaluru (Hoodi, Rathi Legacy, Rohan Tech Park)
Team: Product Engineering
Employment: Full-Time | Hybrid

About Cognite
Cognite is a global SaaS leader leveraging AI and data to solve complex industrial challenges in Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Pharma, Manufacturing, and Energy. Our flagship products include Cognite Atlas AI and Cognite Data Fusion (CDF). We have been recognized as a 2022 Technology Innovation Leader and 2024 Microsoft Energy & Resources Partner of the Year, driving the future of industrial digital transformation.

Our Values
Impact: Deliver meaningful, measurable results.

Ownership: Take responsibility beyond your comfort zone and foster inclusivity.

Relentless: Innovate with determination and resilience.

Role & Responsibilities
  • Design and develop scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs using Java, Kotlin, or Python for Cognite Data Fusion.
  • Work with advanced database technologies like PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch to enhance our industrial knowledge graph.
  • Collaborate with application teams to create user-centric solutions addressing complex industrial problems.
  • Build resilient, scalable infrastructure using modern open-source tools and Cognite s data platform.
  • Influence critical product and technical decisions by partnering closely with stakeholders and domain experts.

What We re Looking For
  • 5+ years of backend engineering experience, primarily using Java, Kotlin, or Python in SaaS/product companies at scale.
  • Flexibility with tech stacks: Java/Kotlin experience is a plus for Python developers and vice versa. Experience with Spark is highly valued.
  • Strong background in modern databases (PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch), graph processing, distributed systems, and performance tuning.
  • Commitment to clean, maintainable code and best practices through continuous code review and improvement.
  • DevOps experience: CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes multi-cloud deployments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Skilled in observability and diagnostics with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and expertise in troubleshooting complex system issues.
  • Comfortable contributing to and learning from the open-source community.
  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively across diverse, global teams.

Why Join Cognite?
  • Be part of a diverse global team representing 70+ nationalities, committed to DEI.
  • Work in a modern, vibrant office environment at Rathi Legacy, Hoodi, Bengaluru with hybrid flexibility.
  • Flat hierarchy with direct access to leadership and minimal bureaucracy.
  • Collaborate with world-class talent on ambitious, high-impact projects across multiple industries.
  • Engage in Cognite s HUB community for direct interaction with colleagues and partners.

Make Your Impact
Join Cognite and help revolutionize industrial digital transformation with strong DataOps, enabling better decisions and sustainability for global clients. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and identities.

Ready to apply?
If you re passionate about shaping the future of industrial SaaS, apply today!
Experience Required :

Minimum 5 Years

Vacancy :

2 - 4 Hires

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