Backend Engineer – AI Ops

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We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer to join our Observability Platform team. In this role, you’ll contribute to the design and development of scalable, resilient, and real-time observability solutions that help companies monitor and optimize their distributed systems. You’ll work with cutting-edge cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, and high-scale data processing, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

• System Development : Design, develop, and maintain components of our observability platform using Kotlin and / or Java.
• Distributed Systems : Implement high-volume telemetry data processing systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Code Quality & Best Practices : Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, adhering to industry best practices and participating in code reviews.
• Collaboration : Work closely with product managers and senior engineers to deliver features aligned with business goals and technical requirements.
• Troubleshooting & Optimization : Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in distributed systems and improve platform resilience.
• Continuous Improvement : Contribute to technical discussions, architecture decisions, and process improvements within the team.

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