Back-end Engineer at Cognite

At Cognite, we are redefining how asset-heavy industries operate through our Industrial DataOps platform, Cognite Data Fusion. We are a global leader in industrial software, recognized for our ability to turn complex data into actionable insights that drive safety, sustainability, and profitability. Our culture is built on collaboration, where diverse teams of engineers, designers, and product managers work together to solve real-world challenges. We thrive in a dynamic environment where we support one another, share knowledge, and constantly push the boundaries of what is possible in the digital industrial space.

About the Role

We are looking for a Back-end Engineer to join our team on a full-time basis. In this role, you will be a key contributor to the development of our robust, state-of-the-art SaaS platform. You will work within an autonomous, cross-functional team to design and implement scalable services that empower industries like manufacturing and energy to make data-driven decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure, scalable APIs and services to solve complex industrial data challenges.
• Build and maintain high-performance solutions within a distributed systems architecture.
• Collaborate closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders to shape the technical and product direction of our platform.

Requirements

We are looking for someone with a strong technical foundation and a collaborative spirit. While we value diverse backgrounds, the following qualifications are important for success in this role:

• At least 2 years of professional experience in back-end software engineering.
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a natural science field, such as Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency in cloud development, including experience with Kubernetes or infrastructure-as-code.
• Familiarity with modern database solutions like PostgreSQL or Spanner.
• Experience with Java, Scala, or Kotlin, and a willingness to learn new languages as needed.
• Hands-on experience with ETL frameworks, particularly Apache Spark, is considered a significant advantage.
• A commitment to writing clean, maintainable code and a passion for mentoring team members.

Location

This position is based in Norway and operates on a hybrid work model.

Compensation and Benefits

We believe in supporting our team members both inside and outside of the office. Our benefits package is designed to foster a healthy, balanced, and productive lifestyle:

• A hybrid work arrangement to provide flexibility.
• Access to a free gym membership to support your physical well-being.
• Comprehensive health and insurance offerings, including access to Aker Care.
• Subsidized daily lunches prepared by our in-house chefs, plus snacks and drinks.
• A vibrant office culture featuring our own exclusive coffee bar.
• Opportunities to work with a global team of 70 different nationalities in an inclusive, flat-structured organization.