.We're Ookla, the company behind Speedtest, Downdetector, Ekahau, RootMetrics, and an ever-expanding suite of connectivity solutions. Our team is a group of people brought together through passion and inspired by possibility. We are looking for team members who enjoy solving complex problems, are motivated to challenge themselves, and are delighted with turning clever ideas into unique products.Millions of consumer-initiated tests are performed through our products and billions of data points are collected globally every day. With all this measurement comes countless ways to dissect and analyze our data, and plenty of exciting opportunities to optimize our broader strategy. When you work for us, you are using Ookla data and insights to further our mission to improve connectivity for all.We are committed to providing you a flexible work environment where individuality, fun, and talent are all valued equally. If you consider yourself innovative, adept at collaboration, and you care deeply about the work you do, we want to talk!Position We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic and innovative Competitive Intelligence team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building APIs, scalable backends with expertise in Python, Go, Javascript, MySql, Redshift, Athena, and other modern languages and frameworks. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust and scalable software solutions.Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and specifications.Design and develop high-quality, efficient, and maintainable web applications using Go, NodeJS, and other relevant technologies.Utilize your expertise in database technologies, including MySql, Postgres, Redshift, Athena and S3, to architect and optimize data storage and retrieval processes.Lead and mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and coding standards.Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces.Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to coding standards.Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues, identifying and implementing solutions in a timely manner.Stay current with industry trends and advancements in web development, and actively contribute to the adoption of new technologies and best practices within the team.Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in software development.Strong proficiency in Go (preferred), Python, Rust, NodeJS/Javascript, and other modern languages and frameworks.Well-versed in designing cohesive APIs.(Nice-to-have) Experience with React, Javascript, and other modern web languages and frameworks.Extensive experience with database technologies, including MySql, Redshift, and Athena
