Senior Backend/Data Engineer, Docker

€113.2-155.7k

Salary shown for EU locations. For US: $189.6K – $260.7K. + Offers Equity

SQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Java

Golang

Senior and Expert level

Remote from France, Germany, Spain, UK, US

More information about location

App development platform

Open for applications

App development platform

501-1000 employees

B2BInternal toolsSaaSDevOpsCloud Computing

Open for applications

€113.2-155.7k

Salary shown for EU locations. For US: $189.6K – $260.7K. + Offers Equity

SQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Java

Golang

Senior and Expert level

Remote from France, Germany, Spain, UK, US

More information about location

501-1000 employees

B2BInternal toolsSaaSDevOpsCloud Computing

Company mission

To increase the time developers spend on innovation, and decrease the time they spend on everything else.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Deep knowledge in databases and storage systems like Postgres, DynamoDB, Elastic Search, S3. Experience is required for building and running those at scale
5+ years experience building, deploying, and monitoring SaaS services on top of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)
Proficiency in modern programming languages. We love to work with Go
Comfortable following software engineering best practices such as code review, source control, continuous integration, and testing
Comfortable with a high degree of autonomy (self-motivated, organized) and the ability to work remotely across time zones
A backend engineer with massive experience in databases and data systems—or a data engineer/DBA who enjoys building APIs and backend services
Strong expertise in data modeling, query optimization, and performance tuning
Experience running production-grade data stores and services at scale
Proficiency in at least one backend language/framework (e.g., Go, Python, Java, Node.js)
A mindset for reliability, automation, and scalability

What the job involves

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Docker Hub) with deep data expertise—someone who thrives at the intersection of backend development, database engineering, and data infrastructure
This role is all about owning services end-to-end, from building and operating large-scale data stores to designing resilient APIs
The Hub team is responsible for the performant search, distribution, discovery and management of Docker images and other OCI content on Docker Hub
We leverage open specifications and code to achieve this and work with partners and peers across the Cloud Native ecosystem
Design and develop backend services with a strong emphasis on data integrity, scalability, and performance
Architect and operate data storage and serving layers at scale (Postgres, NoSQL, object stores, …)
Collaborate with product and data teams to ensure APIs and services serve data reliably and efficiently
Own systems end-to-end, from schema design to deployment and monitoring in production

Our take

Docker supplies a hub and desktop solution to simplify the workflow of app development teams. Originally known for popularising the idea of containerising software, it saw itself outpaced by Kubernetes. However, the company has identified a problem with the growing complexity of containerisation, with some apps consisting of dozens or even hundreds of containers - which is what it now addresses.

Docker has had a difficult time in the recent past, with 2019 seeing it sell off its enterprise business, reduce its workforce by hundreds, and change its leadership team. As a well known brand and ecosystem for containerisation, however, it aims to lure developers back to its product as well as to take advantage of the growing global demand for app development.

Returning to focus on developers rather than large companies was certainly a gamble, but one that seems to have paid off. The company has returned to profitability and raised Series C funding in 2022, which is cited to fund hiring new talent, ramping up its business, and continuing to develop and refine its product. It's also embarked on a series of acquisitions to

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Insights

Top investors

47% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3.5)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 10 rounds)

Mar 2022

$105m

SERIES C

Mar 2021

$23m

SERIES B

Total funding: $497.9m

Company benefits

100% company paid medical premiums for employees and dependents
Flexible Time Off Policy
“Whaleness” Days — At least 1 company wide day off per month
Employer Paid Holidays
Generous Maternity and Parental Leave
Home Office Set Up Budget
Monthly Technology Stipend
Training Allowances
Life and Disability Insurance
Retirement Plans
Virtual and In-Person Social Events
Docker Swag
Quarterly Hackathons
Virtual Coffee with Co-Workers

Company HQ

China Basin, San Francisco, CA

Leadership

Scott Johnston

(CEO, not founder)

Has been COO and CPO with Docker prior to CEO role. Before that was VP, Marketing & Product at Puppet and a Venture Partner at Alloy Ventures.

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