Senior Software Engineer - Databases
FivetranOakland, California, United States, AMERPosted 20 March 2026
Job Description
From Fivetran’s founding until now, our mission has remained the same: to make access to data as simple and reliable as electricity. With Fivetran, customer data arrives in their warehouses, canonical and ready to query, with no engineering or maintenance required. We’re proud that more organizations continue to leverage our technology every day to become truly data-driven.
About the Role
Fivetran is building data pipelines to power the modern data stack for thousands of companies.
We’re seeking an enthusiastic Senior Software Engineer to join our fast-growing data company. As a part of the databases team, you will help drive performance improvements, improve reliability/architecture and build new features for our data pipeline services.
This is a full-time, hybrid position based out of our Oakland office or our Toronto office. Our hybrid work model offers a blend of remote flexibility and in-person collaboration, including two days in the office each week to connect and build as a team.
Technologies You’ll Use
Java
NoSQL databases: MongoDB, Amazon DynamoDB, Azure Cosmos DB
Relational databases: IBM Db2, CockroachDB
AWS, GCP, Azure
Bazel, Docker, Kubernetes, Github
What You’ll Do
Write and deliver code reliably, along with automated tests (unit and integration)
Break down project work into tasks with effort estimates
Give and receive feedback through code reviews
Independently create technical designs for new features and actively seek feedback
Write common components to be used within the team or department
Mentor other engineers on improving all aspects of their code, according to established coding practices
Collaborate daily with team members to develop new features and improvements while minimizing technical debt
Resolve customer issues in collaboration with customer support
Work across the software development lifecycle: requirements, design, prototype, implementation, review, release, and monitoring
Skills We’re Looking For
Expertise in Java development
Experience developing reliable software with high-volume data management under strict SLAs
Experience working with popular cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure)
Knowledge of popular NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB, Amazon DynamoDB)
Knowledge of and appreciation for clean code practices
Ability to troubleshoot problematic code and identify root cause(s)
Optional Bonus Skills
Experience working with change data capture for MongoDB, Amazon DynamoDB and/or IBM Db2
Experience developing data integration tools (ETL or ELT)
Experience identifying and optimizing performance bottlenecks in distributed systems
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The compensation range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire compensation for the target position and level, and may include sales incentives or target bonuses depending on the role. Our compensation ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Our job titles may span more than one career level. Within the range, individual compensation is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, business need, market demands. The compensation range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your location during the hiring process.
Oakland Pay Range
$174,915
$209,906.50 USD
Perks and Benefits
100% employer-paid medical insurance *
Generous paid time-off policy (PTO), plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave policy, holidays, and volunteer days off
RSU stock grants*
Professional development and training opportunities
Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities
Monthly cell phone stipend
Access to an innovative mental health support platform that offers personalized care and resources in areas such as: therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for all covered employees and their cove ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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