Software Engineer - Toolkit

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TeamThe Industry Innovation and Solutions Team enriches and augments Cognite products and platforms by developing “pathways to product” through innovative solutions, repeatable templates, and frameworks. Software Engineers within the team develop software components, implement Cognite software and products, and enable our delivery resources to execute projects more effectively, thereby enhancing the overall success of our engagements.
We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Software Engineer to join our team in Bangalore.
The Cognite Toolkit Engineer is a key contributor to the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Cognite Toolkit—a purpose-built tool designed to streamline the deployment of Cognite Data Fusion (CDF). The Cognite Toolkit caters to advanced users such as solution architects and data engineers inside and outside of Cognite, playing a critical role in enabling rapid, consistent, and scalable customer project deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Build, enhance, and maintain the primary Python-based Command Line Interface (CLI) application with Python,  code adhering to best practices
• Maintain and extend the comprehensive unit, integration, and regression tests using pytest that is a critical part of the QA process
• Maintain automated CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions.
• Contribute to public-facing documentation to ensure clear, user-friendly guides and examples.
• Actively support users via written communication or live calls, troubleshooting issues, and providing best practices.
• Translate user feedback into features that deliver measurable business value.
• Ensure the Toolkit evolves to meet diverse project requirements, from small-scale prototypes to enterprise-grade deployments.

Technical Capabilities

• Modern Python Development:
• Expert knowledge of Python programming and clean code principles, adhering to PEP8 standards.
• Proficiency in CLI frameworks (Click, Typer) and output formatting tools like Rich.
Testing Frameworks:
• Well versed  in Pytest, including extensions for mocking, parameterized tests, and regression testing.
• Ability to build comprehensive test coverage for both CLI tools and API integrations.
Python Ecosystem and Tooling:
• Experience with dependency management using Poetry or similar tools.
• Linting and code formatting using ruff, black, flake8 and Mypy
• Proficiency in Pydantic for data validation and serialization.
API Integration:
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, including designing and interacting with APIs.
• Good understanding of API authentication and authorization using the OAuth2 standard
• Knowledge of FastAPI or similar is a benefit, but not a requirement. 
Data Integration and Workflows:
• In-depth knowledge of integrating data workflows in CDF, including data modeling, transformation, and pipeline automation.
• Experience working with CDF-specific tools, SDKs, and APIs.
Version Control and Collaboration:
• Experience with "configuration as code," continuous integration, and continuous delivery pipelines. 
• Proficient with Git workflows, including branching strategies, tagging, and release management.
• Familiarity with collaborative development practices using Pull Requests and code reviews on GitHub.
• Experience with GitHub Actions for automating tests, deployments, and releases.

Additional Qualifications

• Prior experience working with any knowledge graphs and data architectures 
• Prior experience with Hashicorp Terraform, or Kubernetes
• Knowledge of additional programming languages such as JavaScript or TypeScript for contributing to UI or API extensions.

Key Attributes

• Product Mindset: Ability to think in terms of outcomes, not just outputs, and align development with business goals.
• Attention to Detail: A commitment to producing clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Collaboration Skills: Strong ability to work with cross-functional teams, including product managers, architects, and end-users.
• Adaptability: Ability to balance new feature development with the stability and reliability demands of production-grade software.

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Why choose Cognite? 🏆 🚀Join us in making a real and lasting impact in one of the most exciting and fastest-growing new software companies in the world. We have repeatedly demonstrated that digital transformation, when anchored on strong DataOps, drives business value and sustainabilityfor clients and allows front-line workers, as well as domain experts, to make better decisions every single day. We were recognized as one of CNBC's top global enterprise technology startups powering digital transformation! And just recently, Frost & Sullivan named Cognite a Technology Innovation Leader! 🥇 Most recently Cognite Data Fusion® Achieved Industry First DNV Compliance for Digital Twins 🥇


Apply today!If you're excited about the opportunity to work at Cognite and make a difference in the tech industry, we encourage you to apply today! We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and identities to join our team. Please do not hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition team with any questions -
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