Ready to shape the future of data?
Matillion is the intelligent data integration platform.
We're changing how the world works with data – and we need driven, curious people who think big and move fast.
We built the Data Productivity Cloud to supercharge data productivity, and now we’re shaping the future of data engineering with Maia – our AI-powered virtual data engineers that help teams design, build, and manage data pipelines at unmatched speed.
Join #TeamGreen, where the mission comes first, collaboration drives us forward, and everyone pulls in the same direction to make a dent in the universe bigger than ourselves.
Role Purpose
We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Developer Experience team.
In this role, you'll build tools, frameworks, and internal platforms that make our engineers more productive and happy. This role focuses on removing friction from the development process, improving workflows, and creating exceptional experiences for our engineering organization.
This role will be based in our Hyderabad office.
What you will be doing
Developer ExperienceBuild and maintain internal developer tools, CLIs, and productivity-enhancing infrastructureDesign and implement improvements to local development environments and testing frameworksCreate self-service platforms and automation that reduce manual work and accelerate development cyclesDevelop documentation, guides, and resources that help engineers work effectivelyInstrument and analyze developer workflows to identify pain points and opportunities for improvementCollaborate with engineers across teams to understand their needs and gather feedbackBuild integrations with IDEs, version control systems, and other developer toolsImprove onboarding experiences for new engineersContribute to internal libraries and shared components used across the organizationMonitor and optimize metrics like build times, test reliability, and development environment setup timeParticipate in design reviews and provide technical guidance on DevX initiatives
Technical MentorshipDevelop new skills within the team through coaching and delegation Identify and feed back areas of improvement and strengths and being knowledgeable about the team Encourage others to partake in technical discussions and increasing team inquisitiveness Advise and encourage both on the job development and external development opportunities Explain, demonstrate and engage fellow team members in ‘doing the right thing’ guided by the values of Matillion
What we are looking for
Essential Skills5+ years of software engineering experienceStrong programming skills in languages such as Python, TypeScript, Go, or similarExperience building developer tools, internal platforms, or CLI applicationsUnderstanding of modern development workflows and pain pointsAbility to design intuitive APIs and interfaces for technical usersExperience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, GCP, Azure)Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, etc.)Strong communication skills and ability to gather requirements from technical stakeholdersEmpathy for developers and passion for improving their experienceSelf-directed with ability to identify and prioritize high-impact work
Preferred SkillsExperience with CI/CD systems and build toolsKnowledge of infrastructure as code and configuration managementBackground in frontend development for building internal dashboards and UIsFamiliarity with observability and monitoring toolsExperience with monorepo tooling and build optimizationPrevious work on open-source developer toolsUnderstanding of developer productivity metrics and measurementExperience conducting user research or usability testing with engineers
Personal Capabilities Required
Inquisitiveness - digging into problems and solutions to understand the underlying technologyAutonomy - ability to work on a task and solve problems independently Motivation - sets personal challenges and constantly looking to stretch themselvesProblem solving - recognition of problems and recasting difficult-to-solve problems in order to find unique and innovative solutionsIntegrity - honest and transparent in dealing, open to voice and accept criticism, is trustworthy and builds credibility through actionsDetail focussed - pays attention to the details and can make a conscious effort to understand causes instead of just the effectsBig picture aware - understands the scope and impact of a problem or solution
