Data API Engineer

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Improve database connectivity: Work on the PostgreSQL driver used by PostgREST, built on Hasql, identifying bottlenecks and implementing optimizations to improve performance and efficiency.

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Develop Data API capabilities: Contribute to PostgREST development by implementing new features, resolving bugs, and advancing the platform toward a scalable, multitenant Data API.

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Enhance reliability and performance: Investigate service issues, diagnose root causes, and implement improvements that strengthen API stability, responsiveness, and overall performance.

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Strengthen observability: Improve monitoring and diagnostic capabilities to make it easier to identify, investigate, and resolve operational issues.

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Handle technical incidents: Resolve incidents and escalated support requests, ensuring technical problems are addressed effectively and recurring issues are reduced.

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Collaborate across engineering teams: Work with other teams to troubleshoot and resolve integration issues involving the broader platform and its services.

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Support developers and users: Help users overcome technical challenges by investigating reported problems and communicating solutions clearly to people with varying levels of technical expertise.

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Contribute to open source: Participate in the development and improvement of open-source software, collaborating with the community to strengthen shared tools and infrastructure.

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Drive continuous improvement: Identify opportunities to improve code quality, system architecture, debugging workflows, and the overall developer experience.

Requirements

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At least 3 years of professional experience with Haskell , with strong proficiency in the language and its practical application to software development.

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Experience using the C programming language and the ability to work with systems-level code when needed.

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Strong knowledge of SQL and PostgreSQL , including experience writing and working with PL/pgSQL scripts.

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Experience debugging applications in Linux environments , with the ability to investigate complex technical problems and identify root causes.

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A strong track record of contributing to open-source projects; experience maintaining an open-source project is an advantage.

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Experience providing technical support to users with different levels of technical knowledge, including diagnosing issues and explaining solutions clearly.

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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate performance bottlenecks and improve the reliability of complex systems.

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Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering teams and contribute to shared technical objectives.

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A proactive, ownership-oriented mindset, with the ability to work independently and manage tasks in an asynchronous environment.

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Enthusiasm for open-source development, developer tooling, and building reliable, high-performance APIs.

Benefits

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Fully remote work: Work remotely from Poland, with a globally distributed team and no requirement to work from a central office.

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Coworking support: Access to a WeWork membership or coworking allowance to help create a productive work environment.

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Equity ownership: Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP), giving team members the opportunity to share in the company's long-term growth.

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Technology allowance: Budget for essential work equipment, including a laptop, monitor, headphones, or other tools that support productivity.

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Health insurance: The employer covers 100% of employee health insurance costs and 80% of dependent coverage, subject to applicable plan terms and local availability.

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Flexible working arrangements: An asynchronous work culture that emphasizes trust, autonomy, and the ability to manage your own schedule.

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Professional development: Annual education allowance for courses, books, conferences, and other learning opportunities.

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Annual company off-sites: Opportunities to connect and collaborate in person with colleagues during a company-wide gathering.

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Open-source environment: The opportunity to contribute to open-source projects and help improve tools used by developers around the world.

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International collaboration: Work alongside a globally distributed team spanning more than 60 countries and multiple languages.

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