About Nexla
Nexla is the leading Integration platform, built with AI, for AI. Nexla takes a metadata driven approach to converge diverse integrations across Data, Documents, Agents, Applications, and APIs into a single design pattern. We accelerate the development of solutions for GenAI, Analytics, and Inter-company data. Nexla makes data users and developers up to 10x more productive by delivering a true blend of no-code, low-code, and pro-code interfaces.
Leading companies including DoorDash, LinkedIn, Johnson & Johnson, and LiveRamp trust Nexla for mission-critical data. Named in the 2022, 2023, and 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant™ for Data Integration Tools and top-rated by customers on Gartner Peer Insights, Nexla is a remote-first company headquartered in San Mateo, California.
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Role
Senior Software Engineer
Responsibilities
Architect, design, develop & enhance production-grade connectors framework
for various data sources including databases (SQL/NoSQL), SaaS applications, REST/SOAP APIs, cloud storage systems, streaming platforms, and enterprise applicationsMake the framework scalable and resilient
to handle high-volume data transfers, data loss prevention & detection, and incorporate error recovery mechanismsBuild intelligent schema inference and mapping
systems that automatically detect and adapt to changes in data structures, APIs, and source system configurationsDevelop comprehensive authentication and authorization
mechanisms supporting OAuth 2.0, API keys, SAML, certificate-based auth, and other enterprise security protocols.Optimize connector performance
through various strategies like efficient data pagination, parallel processing, connection pooling, and intelligent batching strategies for large-scale data movements.Contribute to connector SDK and framework development
to enable rapid development of new connectors and empower partners/customers to build custom integrations.Conduct code & design reviews
and mentor junior engineers on best practices for connector development, testing strategies, and system designTake ownership of projects from inception to deployment
, driving them to completion and out into production with minimal supervisionEffectively communicate technical concepts
to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersResearch emerging technologies and integration patterns
to keep Nexla's connector ecosystem at the cutting edge of data integration capabilities
Qualifications
10-15 years of software engineering experience
with at least 4 years focused on data integration, ETL/ELT pipelines, or framework design & developmentStrong proficiency in JVM based programming languages
with deep understanding of concurrent programming and async patternsExperienced in building frameworks
and platforms at the core of systems.Well versed in Distributed Systems
concepts & implementations..Extensive experience with API development and integration
including REST, GraphQL, SOAP, webhooks, and event-driven architecturesDeep understanding of database technologies
including relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server) and NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Cassandra) systemsExpertise in data formats and serialization
like JSON, XML, Avro, Parquet, Protocol Buffers, and handling of semi-structured and unstructured dataExperience with streaming and message queue systems
such as Kafka, Kinesis, RabbitMQ, or similar technologiesProficiency in testing methodologies
including unit testing, integration testing, end-to-end testing, and test automation frameworksStrong problem-solving and debugging skills
with ability to diagnose complex integration issues across distributed systemsBachelor's degree in Computer Science
, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
Bonus Points
Familiarity with CDC (Change Data Capture)
technologies and real-time data replication strategiesKnowledge of data warehouse technologies
including Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, Databricks, and their specific loading patterns and optimization techniquesExperience with cloud platforms
(AWS, Azure, GCP) and their native services for data storage, compute, and integrationExperience with iPaaS platforms
or competing solutions (MuleSoft, Informatica, Talend, Fivetran, Stitch, Airbyte)