Full Stack Engineer

We’re a global team of over 400 people, working together to push the boundaries of open-source technology and multi-cloud solutions. Our vision is to become the trusted Data & AI Platform for everyone, leveraging the most popular open-source technologies like Apache Kafka®, Aiven for PostgreSQL®, Aiven for Clickhouse®, and Aiven for OpenSearch®. to help companies accelerate time-to-market, drive efficiency, and build innovative solutions across any cloud. 

The Role:

We are looking for a Full Stack Engineer to join our PostgreSQL Developer Experience team. This team’s mission is bold and clear: make building modern apps effortless, backed by the world’s most resilient Postgres database.

As a mid-level engineer, you’ll contribute to transforming complex PostgreSQL features into intuitive, developer-friendly experiences. You’ll work closely with senior engineers, designers, and product managers to build tools and interfaces that are both powerful and easy to use. This role is hands-on and collaborative, with opportunities to grow your technical depth, expand into new parts of the stack, and directly influence how developers interact with Postgres.

Our backend systems are mostly implemented in Python, with bits of Go and C, while the frontend is based on React and TypeScript.

What You’ll Do:

• Contribute Across the Stack: Help design and implement front-end and back-end features that improve the PostgreSQL developer journey, from onboarding to everyday use.
• Build Intuitive Interfaces: Develop and refine front-end applications, dashboards, and tools that make PostgreSQL adoption smooth and enjoyable.
• Learn from Data: Instrument features to capture usage insights and help identify friction points, supporting the team’s data-driven improvements.
• Ship Quickly, Improve Often: Participate in short development cycles, contributing to prototypes and incremental features while learning how to balance speed with quality.
• Collaborate Closely: Work with senior engineers, product managers, designers, and advocates to deliver seamless developer workflows.
• Grow Your Expertise: Develop your skills in Python, React, and SQL/Postgres while gaining exposure to Go and C in a modern, production-scale environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• Solid development experience with Python, JavaScript/TypeScript and React
• Curiosity and passion for improving developer experience
• Familiarity with SQL and databases (PostgreSQL experience is a plus)
• A collaborative mindset, eagerness to learn, and the drive to contribute to impactful projects

Our Offer:

If you ask us what’s the best thing about working for Aiven, many will probably say it’s the high concentration of talent from around the world that we have here. Enjoy the agile environment of a hyperscale company where you can truly make an impact and have fun while at it.

We invest in you:

• Participate in Aiven’s equity plan.
• With Aiven locations spanning the globe, we want all of our crabs to find the right balance with our hybrid work policy.
• Get the equipment you need to set yourself up for success.
• Step up your career game with real employer support (use one of our learning platforms, annual learning budget, and more).
• Get holistic wellbeing support through our global Employee Assistance Program.

Make a difference at Aiven:

• Contribute to open-source projects that you find meaningful outside of work - and get paid for it! Our Plankton program recognizes extra work to the open-source ecosystem for developers and non-developers alike.
• Use up to 5 days per year to volunteer for a good cause of your choice.
• Join one of our team member resource groups - empower yourself and others in missions that resonate with you.

What else:

• Your wellbeing matters: we provide professional massage at the office as well as health and fitness benefits through the Urban Sport Club membership.
• Love breakfast? So do we! Join us at our monthly team breakfast.
• Know someone who would be the perfect fit for Aiven? You can benefit from our referral bonus programme as soon as you join.

Amazing! What’s next:

Once you apply, you should hear from our Talent Experience Partnering team within five days regarding the status of your application. If you are selected to move forward, you can generally expect the following interview stages:

1. 60-minute call with one of our Talent Experience Partners 
2. 60-minute Depth of Expertise Interview with the hiring manager 
3. Assignment and Skills interview with the wider team 
4. 60-minute Values Interview

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Here at Aiven, all of our emails relating to recruitment come from an @aiven.io, @greenhouse.io or @eu.greenhouse.io domain and all of our interviews are conducted over video call or in person, our interviews will never occur over text or chat. If you’re unsure of the legitimacy of a job opportunity/offer pertaining to Aiven, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at recruitment@aiven.io.

Equal Opportunities:

Aiven provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, marital and family status or without regard to any other similar personal attributes. Aiven complies with applicable local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training and any other terms and conditions related to employment.

At Aiven, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or special needs in our working environment and job application procedures. We make all reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or who otherwise need support to thrive in the workplace. We are committed to continuously improving workplace accessibility. There is an option to request a discussion in the application process but if you have any questions before applying please write to us at recruitment@aiven.io.