Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in at least one backend language (e.g., Go, Java, Python).
• Experience with software engineering fundamentals, including testing methodologies and quality documentation.
• Technical depth in building or managing distributed systems at scale.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical direction and help a team navigate through ambiguity and complex organizational changes.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of database and stateful systems (e.g., MySQL, Kafka, HDFS, or Redis).
• A mindset for automation—specifically a track record of replacing manual processes with self-healing systems.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design, build, and maintain automation frameworks to deploy and run all database engines globally, ensuring high availability across on-prem and multiple cloud environments.
• Solve high-impact infrastructure problems where solutions aren't always obvious, such as automating kernel upgrades or storage cluster expansions across millions of containers.
• Build and own Go services focused on system reliability, resource forecasting, and intelligent placement to maximize utilization.
• Navigate technical debt and shifting priorities, ensuring rigorous testing with a bias for action.
• Unblock fleet-wide efficiency by optimizing scheduling aiming to eliminate manual on-call operations through automation.
• Lead through influence by mentoring peers and collaborating across global engineering sites to ship practical solutions at speed.
• Engage with the local community by participating in or leading tech meetups at the Aarhus office.

Perks and Benefits

• Monthly Uber Credits for Uber Rides and Uber Eats.
• Equity Compensation with opportunity to be awarded stock options (RSUs).
• Frequent local social events and office clubs (chess, board games, running, crossfit, creative club, and more).
• Regular local tech meetups to connect with the Aarhus engineering scene and share knowledge.
• Global support programs for mental health, wellness, and family planning/fertility.
• Generous, gender-neutral parental leave.
• Modern Aarhus office featuring catered lunches and top-tier collaboration spaces.