Senior Software Engineer, Developer Productivity (Python/Go)

Job Description

Exasol accelerates insights from the world?s data. Our in-memory technology, massively parallel processing (MPP) technology, is specifically designed for analytics, enabling businesses to turn data into actionable insights. At Exasol, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in data analytics, and we are looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of data technology. Join our diverse, remote-first team where more than 30+ languages (and counting!) are spoken, and every voice is valued. We are looking for passionate individuals who thrive on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to help shape the future of data technology. We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated S enior Developer Productivity Engineer to join our team. As part of this role, you will be responsible for enabling our development teams to operate efficiently by optimizing tools, systems, and workflows. This position focuses on improving developer productivity, integrating AI tooling, and streamlining test systems to support high-quality, scalable software development processes. You will collaborate across teams to provide innovative solutions that enhance the developer experience, reduce friction, and increase the velocity of delivery. Key Responsibilities: Build and maintain cutting-edge developer tools and automate processes to streamline workflows, reduce repetitive tasks, and improve code quality. Research, evaluate, and integrate AI-based tools and frameworks to optimize the development process, from code generation and debugging to automated testing. Optimize our test system tooling, ensuring scalability, reliability, and seamless integration into CI/CD pipelines. Enhance continuous integration and deployment processes by optimizing pipelines, reducing feedback times, and ensuring high availability of CI systems. Work closely with development, QA, and DevOps teams to understand pain points and requirements, proactively delivering solutions that improve efficiency. Identify and resolve bottlenecks in build processes, test execution, and CI/CD workflows to foster a frictionless development cycle. Create robust automation solutions for repetitive coding, testing, and deployment tasks, enabling developers to focus on building great products. Stay up to date with the latest trends in developer tooling, test systems, and AI technologies, incorporating them into the workflow where relevant. Required Qualifications: Bachelor?s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. 5+ years of experience in software development or developer tooling roles. Expertise in modern developer productivity tooling, such as CI/CD systems, artifact management and workflow automation. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Go, and comfortable with scripting languages for automation tasks. Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) for scalable and consistent development environments. Strong understanding of version control systems, including Git, branching strategies, and repository workflows. Solid problem-solving and debugging skills, with the ability to triage and resolve complex systems issues. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and delivery of solutions. Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills to work with international teams. How We Work at Exasol: Own Your Impact: At Exasol, you are not just a cog in the machine; you will step into immediate ownership of projects, driving them forward with a refreshing level of autonomy. Thrive in a Global Team: Join a vibrant, international community where diversity is celebrated, collaboration is key, and feedback fuels growth. Learn, Grow, Lead : We are invested in your development! Continuous knowledge-sharing, "Coffee and Learn" sessions, exciting events, and dedicated leadership programs empower you to soar. Work on Your Terms : Flexibility is the name of the game! Enjoy adaptable hours, remote options, and "workcations" for the ultimate work-life balance. Growth That Goes Beyond the Office : Dive into a comprehensive onboarding experience, fun team events, and a deep commitment to diversity and sustainability. We care about your holistic well-being. Rewards that Matter : Monthly home office allowance, volunteering options, floating days, and secure pension plans (location-dependent) prove we value your contributions. Our values drive our unique and inclusive culture; discover how they shape your Exasol experience. Learn more about our core values at Exasol. About Exasol: Take the next step in your career journey. Visit www.exasol.com to explore our current job openings, and follow us on LinkedIn to see what it is like to work at Exasol. Exasol is a proud, equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive working environment and therefore base all our employment selection decisions, within all aspects of our business, on experience, skill, and integrity. We strongly encourage applicants from all walks to life to apply for our positions, irrespective of age, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, etc.