Software Engineer

pbThis position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Software Engineer – Storage based in Belgium. /b /p pWe are looking for an experienced software engineer to help build and scale a high-performance object storage platform that simplifies how developers upload, manage, process, and deliver digital assets. In this role, you will contribute across the full technology stack, from client libraries and command-line tools to storage servers, content delivery networks, and deployment infrastructure. You will tackle complex engineering challenges involving distributed systems, upload reliability, asset optimization, caching, and service performance. Working in a globally distributed, open-source-first environment, you will collaborate asynchronously with engineers across disciplines to deliver reliable, scalable solutions. You will also help shape the developer experience by improving APIs, tooling, observability, and storage workflows. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on infrastructure used by developers worldwide while contributing to open-source projects and technologies designed to scale to millions of users. /p h3Accountabilities /h3 ul lipbEnhance storage capabilities: /b Improve analytics storage offerings and support open file formats, including Apache Iceberg and DuckLake, to enable efficient storage and management of analytical data. /p /li lipbOptimize asset delivery: /b Develop asset optimization capabilities that improve delivery speed and performance for websites and mobile applications. /p /li lipbExpand edge infrastructure: /b Build and improve the edge network to accelerate uploads and implement features such as automatic cache invalidation. /p /li lipbImprove storage server performance: /b Enhance the performance, observability, scalability, and reliability of the storage server through continuous monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization. /p /li lipbDevelop storage exploration tools: /b Collaborate with frontend engineers to build a fast, intuitive, and powerful storage explorer. /p /li lipbImprove developer

experience:
/b Enhance APIs, client libraries, and command-line interface (CLI) tools to deliver a seamless, consistent experience throughout the development workflow. /p /li lipbStrengthen upload and download reliability: /b Identify opportunities to improve upload resilience, optimize protocol behavior, and streamline processing across different clients and environments. /p /li lipbContribute to open source: /b Develop and maintain open-source storage server components and contribute improvements to upstream dependencies where appropriate. /p /li lipbResolve technical issues: /b Address escalated support cases, investigate underlying causes, and implement systemic improvements that prevent recurring problems. /p /li lipbWork across the technology stack: /b Contribute to backend development, infrastructure deployment, monitoring, scaling, and service operations as needed. /p /li lipbDrive projects end to end: /b Take ownership of engineering initiatives, from identifying problems and designing solutions through implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing improvement. /p /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 ul lipAt least b5 years of backend engineering experience /b, including operating Node.js applications in production environments. /p /li lipExperience designing, building, or operating highly scalable distributed systems. /p /li lipComfort working across the technology stack, including backend application development and infrastructure deployment, monitoring, and scaling. /p /li lipFamiliarity with observability and monitoring tools such as OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, and Grafana. /p /li lipExperience with performance tuning, production troubleshooting, and improving the reliability of distributed services. /p /li lipStrong practical experience with PostgreSQL in production, including database tuning and troubleshooting. /p /li lipA demonstrated ownership mindset, with the ability to drive projects independently from initial problem definition through delivery. /p /li lipA strong appreciation for developer experience and a commitment to building intuitive, reliable tools that help developers work efficiently. /p /li lipAbility to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, asynchronous, globally distributed team environment. /p /li /ul pbNice-to-have

qualifications:
/b /p ul lipPrevious experience building or maintaining developer tools and platforms. /p /li lipSolid knowledge of cloud infrastructure providers such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Microsoft Azure. /p /li lipExperience with containerization technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes. /p /li lipDirect experience designing and operating large-scale file upload and download pipelines. /p /li lipStrong practical knowledge of content delivery networks (CDNs), including integration, caching strategies, and performance optimizati