Staff Engineer - Atlan Marketplace

As a Staff Engineer at Atlan Marketplace, your main responsibilities will include designing and implementing connectors for enterprise data platforms, mentoring junior engineers, and working on the high-level architecture of these projects. You will also deploy and maintain packages on our marketplace while addressing customer needs as a technical expert.

To be a great fit for the Staff Engineer position at Atlan, you should have 10 to 15 years of backend development experience, with proven expertise in building and deploying data pipelines. Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or GCP, proficiency in languages such as Python and Kotlin, and strong leadership skills are also essential.

The Staff Engineer role at Atlan is pivotal for driving innovation. You will be involved in creating robust connectors that enhance the efficiency of data workflows, mentor junior developers on best practices, and continuously improve the overall developer experience, all while leveraging the latest technologies and methodologies.

At Atlan, the culture is collaborative and vibrant! As a Staff Engineer, you’ll be part of a community that values open-source contributions and knowledge sharing. We encourage mentorship, continuous learning, and personal growth, all of which are integral to our team culture.

A Staff Engineer at Atlan should be proficient in technologies like Kubernetes for container orchestration, cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP for scalable infrastructure, and programming languages including Python and Kotlin. Experience with tools like Argo is also beneficial.

When answering this question, share specific projects where you led backend development efforts. Discuss your approach to building scalable systems and emphasize your role in mentoring team members, using terminology that reflects both technical capability and leadership experience.

Detail your past experiences where you designed or implemented data connectors. Highlight the challenges faced, the technologies used, and how your contributions improved the system’s efficiency and reliability, linking back to how these skills apply to the role at Atlan.

Discuss your philosophy on mentorship. Explain how you provide guidance, share knowledge, and foster an environment where junior engineers can thrive. You might mention specific strategies or past success stories that demonstrate your mentorship effectiveness.

When answering, mention specific cloud platforms you have experience with, any significant projects you've worked on, and how you ensured the systems you developed were scalable and reliable while leveraging these platforms.

Share examples of how you've successfully navigated technical challenges during onboarding processes. Highlight your problem-solving techniques and the communication skills you employed to ensure a smooth transition for customers and partners.

Explain your methodologies for testing, monitoring, and maintaining performance in large-scale systems. Discuss any frameworks or tools you utilize to track system reliability proactively.

Emphasize the importance of code reviews in maintaining quality and sharing knowledge among the team. Talk about how you approach them both as a reviewer and a contributor, focusing on constructive feedback and learning.

Provide a specific example where you initiated a new project or process that had a significant impact on your team. Discuss the outcome and how it contributed to overall productivity or morale.

Share your strategies for staying informed about industry trends. Mention any blogs, podcasts, or conferences you follow, and talk about how this knowledge has informed your work in backend engineering.

Craft a thoughtful response that connects your skills and experiences with Atlan's goals and culture. Mention your passion for data, mentorship, and innovative engineering practices as a way to succeed and contribute to Atlan’s mission.