Software Engineer- Level 3

Role Overview: As a Software Engineer at Meltwater, you will be part of the Platform Engineering team dedicated to combating misinformation at scale. Your role will involve designing, building, and maintaining robust backend systems and data pipelines to support misinformation detection, reporting, and mitigation efforts. Key Responsibilities: - Build and maintain scalable and resilient backend systems using Python and/or JVM-based languages. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, ML engineers, and product managers. - Design and implement data processing pipelines using tools like Apache Spark and Kafka. - Develop APIs and services for real-time misinformation flagging and tracking. - Utilize Kubernetes and Docker for containerization and orchestration. - Ensure code quality and maintainability through CI/CD processes using tools like GitHub Actions and Terraform. - Monitor system health and debug issues proactively using observability tools like Grafana and the ELK stack. - Write unit/integration tests and participate in code reviews. Qualifications Required: - Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. - Strong programming experience in Python, Scala, Java, or Kotlin. - Hands-on experience with CI/CD, GitHub, and infrastructure as code (Terraform). - Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure. - Experience with data processing technologies such as Kafka, Spark, and ETL pipelines. - Familiarity with observability tools such as Grafana, OpenSearch/Elasticsearch, and centralized logging. - Good understanding of software architecture patterns and distributed systems. - Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Good to Have: - Experience working on misinformation detection or trust & safety platforms. - Familiarity with Postgres or other relational databases. - Exposure to key-value data stores like Redis. - Interest or background in social impact technology or content moderation.,