Solutions Engineer(Python/Airflow)
EDB
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at EDB is open across the EMEA region, which includes South Africa. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
<div class="content-intro"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;"><strong>A Little About Us</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;" data-renderer-start-pos="362"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">EDB provides a data and AI platform that enables organizations to harness the full power of Postgres for transactional, analytical, and AI workloads across any cloud, anywhere. EDB empowers enterprises to control risk, manage costs and scale efficiently for a data and AI led world. Serving more than 1,500 customers globally and as the leading contributor to the vibrant and fast-growing PostgreSQL community, EDB supports major government organizations, financial services, media and information technology companies. EDB’s data-driven solutions enable customers to modernize legacy systems and break data silos while leveraging enterprise-grade open source technologies. EDB delivers the confidence of up to 99.999% high availability with mission critical capabilities built in such as security, compliance controls, and observability. For more information, visit <a class="cc-1rn59kg" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://www.enterprisedb.com/" data-testid="link-with-safety" data-renderer-mark="true">www.enterprisedb.com</a></span></p></div><p><strong>**Candidate Note: This role is 100% remote for candidates based in EST or CST **</strong></p>
<p>We are seeking a <strong>Solution Developer</strong> to join our engineering team. This is a versatile role requiring a mix of full-stack web development, data pipeline engineering, and cloud infrastructure management. You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining applications that involve both user-facing interfaces and complex back-end automation.</p>
<p>The ideal candidate is a technical generalist who is comfortable working across multiple languages (JavaScript and Python) and is eager to adopt new technologies as our stack evolves.</p>
<h3><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Your impact will be:</strong></span></h3>
<ul>
<li>Develop and maintain responsive web applications using Next.js and Node.js.</li>
<li>Write clean, maintainable code in Python for backend services and data processing scripts.</li>
<li>Build and monitor automated workflows and data pipelines using Airflow and dbt.</li>
<li>Design and implement secure, scalable RESTful APIs.</li>
<li>Manage and deploy applications within an AWS environment, ensuring cloud best practices are followed.</li>
<li>Optimize database performance and manage data migrations in Postgres.</li>
<li>Quickly learn and implement new frameworks or tools based on project-specific requirements</li>
</ul>
<h3><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What you will bring:</strong></span></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Frontend/Backend:</strong> 5+ years of experience with JavaScript/Typescript & Node.js; with deep understanding of the Next.js framework; and strong experience with API development & integrations</li>
<li><strong>Python:</strong> Proven experience using Python for application development or data engineering.</li>
<li><strong>Cloud:</strong> Working knowledge of AWS core services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS).</li>
<li><strong>Data Tools:</strong> Experience in Pipeline Development, specifically transforming data with dbt and/or workflow tools like n8n along with scheduling tasks with Airflow.</li>
<li><strong>Automation:</strong> Experience with workflow automation platforms (e.g., n8n, Zapier, or custom-built solutions).</li>
<li><strong>Database:</strong> Strong SQL skills and experience managing PostgreSQL databases (schema designs; complex queries and optimization).</li>
<li><strong>Version Control:</strong> Proficient in Git version control (branching, PRs, code reviews) and implementing CI/CD workflows to ensure stable, high-quality code delivery.</li>
<li><strong>Adaptability:</strong> Ability to switch between different programming languages and technical domains (e.g., moving from a UI task to a data pipeline task).</li>
<li><strong>Problem-Solving:</strong> A track record of identifying technical bottlenecks and implementing efficient solutions.</li>
<li><strong>Continuous Learning:</strong> A proactive approach to learning new technologies and staying current with industry trends.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Compensation Range</strong>: $110-125k + annual bonus</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 11pt;">EDB is committed to supporting our employees' overall well being by offering a range of benefits and resources to promote a healthy work-life balance and wellness. We provide access to CuraLinc to aid employees in health and wellness tips and practices, as well as Wellness Fridays extending
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
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About EDB
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