Job Title: Sr Data Platform Engineer (Remote)

Company Name: CrowdStrike

Job Details: RemoteFull,Time

Job Url: https://hiring.cafe/viewjob/i8y3mwlc8gse7if1

Job Description: Posted 3mo agoSr Data Platform Engineer (Remote)@ CrowdStrikeView All JobsWebsiteUnited StatesRemoteFull TimeResponsibilities:design disaster-recovery, lead data replication, mentor engineersRequirements Summary:8+ years software development; Python and/or Java; 5+ years Spark/Flink; Kubernetes; cloud platforms; distributed systems; ETL; data replication; disaster recovery.Technical Tools Mentioned:Python, Java, Apache Spark, Apache Flink, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, GCP, SQL, NoSQL, ETL, GitOps, CI/CD
As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We’re also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.About the Role:CrowdStrike's Data Platform group is integral not only to our day-to-day operation but also to our customers' ability to access and learn from our historical threat remediation findings. We empower them directly with self-service platforms and tooling to execute vulnerability- and attack-surface management failsafes in their own environments, based on hundreds of petabytes of historical threat data.Our Data Infrastructure team within DP is seeking an exceptional Senior Application Developer (De-facto tech lead, in this case) to lead disaster recovery and data replication initiatives within our Data Platform team(s). This is a high-impact, hands-on functional leadership position where you'll architect and build mission-critical applications that scale seamlessly from small datasets to to multi-petabytes, ensuring data resilience and business continuity for our cybersecurity platform.What You'll Do:Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade disaster recovery and data replication solutions using Python and/or object-oriented JavaBuild scalable data applications on top of Apache Spark and Apache Flink that scale seamlessly to handle massive data volumes (multi-PB scale)Lead the technical roadmap for disaster recovery infrastructure, driving architectural decisions and best practicesMentor and guide engineering teams on distributed systems design, data platform technologies, and coding excellenceArchitect and implement robust ETL pipelines for disaster recovery scenarios with focus on data integrity and performanceDesign fault-tolerant, highly available data replication systems across multiple regions and availability zonesOptimize data processing workflows to handle exponential data growth while maintaining sub-second recovery objectivesImplement monitoring, alerting, and automated recovery mechanisms for data platform resilienceDeploy and manage applications on Kubernetes (K8s) with deep understanding of container orchestration, scaling, and resource managementImplement infrastructure-as-code practices for disaster recovery environmentsCollaborate with SRE teams to ensure 99.99%+ availability of critical data servicesDrive continuous improvement in deployment automation, testing, and operational excellenceWhat You'll Need:8+ years of software development experience with strong coding skills in Python and/or object-oriented Java5+ years hands-on experience with Apache Spark / Apache Flink in production environmentsDeep expertise in data platform architecture, ETL design patterns, and large-scale data processingStrong Kubernetes (K8s) experience including deployment, scaling, monitoring, and troubleshootingProven track record of scaling data applications from small datasets to multi-petabyte scaleExperience designing and implementing disaster recovery and data replication solutionsStrong understanding of distributed systems, data consistency models, and fault tolerance patternsAdvanced knowledge of Spark internals, optimization techniques, and performance tuningExperience with Flink streaming applications and stateful processingProficiency with K8s ecosystem (Helm, operators, service mesh, monitoring tools)Strong SQL skills and experience with both relational and NoSQL databasesExperience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their data servicesFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, and infrastructure automationDemonstrated ability to drive technical roadmaps and influence engineering strategyStrong communication skills with ability to articulate complex technical concepts to all audiencesExperience mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of technical excellenceProven ability to make pragmatic trade-offs between speed, quality, and scalabilitySelf-motivated with strong ownership mindset and ability to work autonomouslyBonus Points:Experience with real-time data streaming and event-driven architecturesKnowledge of data governance, compliance, and security best practicesContributions to open-source projects (Spark, Flink, or related technologies)Experience in cybersecurity or high-stakes production environmentsBackground in site reliability engineering or DevOps practicesAdvanced degree in Computer Science or related field#LI-Remote#LI-MP2#HTFBenefits of Working at CrowdStrike:Remote-friendly and flexible work cultureMarket leader in compensation and equity awardsComprehensive physical and mental wellness programsCompetitive vacation and holidays for rechargePaid parental and adoption leavesProfessional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or roleEmployee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connectionsVibrant office culture with world class amenitiesGreat Place to Work Certified™ across the globeCrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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