Staff Software Engineer (Java/Microservices, Kubernetes, AWS/Azure/GCP Golang or Python)

Job description

**Our Company**

At Teradata, we believe that people thrive when empowered with better information.

That’s why we built the most complete cloud analytics and data platform for AI.

By delivering harmonized data, trusted AI, and faster innovation, we uplift and empower our customers—and our customers’ customers—to make better, more confident decisions.

The world’s top companies across every major industry trust Teradata to improve business performance, enrich customer experiences, and fully integrate data across the enterprise.

**What You'll Do:** **Shape the Way the World Understands Data**

Are you ready to be at the forefront of a revolution?

At Teradata, we're not just managing data; we're unlocking its hidden potential through the power of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

As a key member of our innovative AI/ML team, you'll be architecting, building, and deploying cutting-edge software solutions that will literally transform languages within the Teradata Vantage platform – a cornerstone of our strategic vision and a powerhouse in the analytics world.

Dive deep into the performance DNA of AI/ML applications.

You'll be the detective, identifying and crushing bottlenecks to ensure our solutions not only scale massively but also deliver lightning-fast results.

Your mission?

To champion quality at every stage, tackling the unique and exhilarating challenges presented by AI/ML in the cloud.

Become an integral part of a brilliant, tightly-knit team where collaboration isn't just a buzzword – it's how we create world-class, enterprise-grade software that pushes boundaries.

You'll be a knowledge champion, diving into the intricacies of our domain, crafting compelling documentation, and sharing your expertise to inspire other teams.

Here, you'll be a technical visionary, defining the standards and architecting the solutions that will shape our future.

You'll contribute to the blueprint, refining high-level requirements and ensuring our technology not only meets needs but anticipates them.

Your coding prowess in Python, Java, and Go will be instrumental in delivering high-impact software that performs flawlessly, ensures durability, optimizes cost, and strengthens security.

Unleash your inner API artisan! We're looking for someone with a genuine passion for crafting incredibly simple yet powerfully functional APIs that will be the backbone of our intelligent systems.

Step into an agile, dynamic environment that feels like a startup but with the backing of an industry leader.

You'll thrive on rapidly evolving business needs, directly impacting our trajectory and delivering quality solutions with speed and precision.

Get ready to explore uncharted territories, creatively solve complex puzzles, and directly contribute to groundbreaking advancements.

**Who You'll Work With:** **Join Forces with the Best**

Imagine collaborating daily with some of the brightest minds in the company – individuals who champion diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental to our success.

You'll be part of a cohesive force, laser-focused on delivering high-quality, critical, and highly visible AI/ML functionality within the Teradata Vantage platform.

Your insights will directly shape the future of our intelligent data solutions.

You'll report directly to the inspiring Sr. Manager, Software Engineering, who will champion your growth and empower your contributions.

**What Makes You a Qualified Candidate: Skills in Action**

+ You bring 5+ years of industry experience in the exciting world of software development and operating software systems that can handle massive scale.

+ Your mastery of Java with the Spring Framework —amplified by expertise in AI/ML, Kubernetes, microservices architecture, and DevOps methodologies—makes you a powerhouse poised to shape the future of technology.

+ Additional consideration will be given for proficiency in Go, Python or other object-oriented languages, as a diverse skill set enhances overall effectiveness.

+ You possess a strong command of AI/ML algorithms, methodologies, tools, and the best practices for building robust AI/ML systems.

+ Your foundational knowledge of data structures and algorithms is rock-solid.

+ Proficient in end-to-end application development with a focused approach on test-first TDD methodologies and comprehensive unit testing to ensure code reliability and quality.

+ A strong advantage: hands-on experience with AI/ML orchestration tools such as LangChain and MLflow, streamlining the training, evaluation, and deployment of AI/ML models.

+ In-depth knowledge of observability practices, with a focus on APM tools, to proactively monitor and strengthen system resilience.

+ Proven experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure, alongside expertise in Docker and Kubernetes, enhances our cloud-native operation.

+ Your analytical and problem-solving skills are sharp enough to cut through any challenge.

+ Skilled in designing complex systems that balance scalability and simplicity, ensuring both efficiency and maintainability in architecture and implementation.

+ You're a team player with experience in group software development and a fluent user of version control tools, especially Git.

+ Your debugging skills are legendary – you can track down and squash bugs with finesse.

+ You possess excellent oral and written communication skills, capable of producing clear and concise runbooks and technical documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.

+ Familiarity with relational database management systems (RDBMS) like PostgreSQL and MySQL is a plus.

**What You'll Bring: Passion and Potential**

+ A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field – your academic foundation is key.
+ A genuine excitement for AI and large language models (LLMs) is a significant advantage – you'll be working at the cutting edge!
+ Experience with Analytics?

That's a huge plus in our data-driven environment.
+ Familiarity with RDBMS – PostgreSQL, MySQL etc.

– understanding data is crucial.
+ You thrive in ambiguity, tackling undefined problems with an abstract and innovative mindset.
+ Experience driving product vision to deliver long-term value for our customers is highly valued.
+ You're ready to own the entire development lifecycle – from initial requirements to deployment and ongoing support.
+ You're knowledgeable about open-source tools and technologies and know how to leverage and extend them to build innovative solutions.
+ Passion for **AI/ML** , especially in building smart, agent-driven interfaces that feel human.
+ Ownership mindset — you build, deploy, iterate, and scale with a long-term view.

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Why We Think You’ll Love Teradata
We prioritize a people-first culture because we know our people are at the very heart of our success.

We embrace a flexible work model because we trust our people to make decisions about how, when, and where they work.

We focus on well-being because we care about our people and their ability to thrive both personally and professionally.

We are committed to actively working to foster an inclusive environment that celebrates people for all of who they are.

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