BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience Solid experience with Python, Java, or similar Solid understanding of relational databases fundamentals and solid SQL skills (PostgreSQL preferred) Familiarity with Kafka, Pulsar, or RabbitMQ (Kafka preferred) Proficiency with Terraform, Pulumi, or Crossplane (Kubernetes experience desired) Experience with distributed systems and data-intensive applications Knowledge of analytical data warehouses Genuine interest in big data applications and their technology trends