Data Infrastructure Engineer

Metal Toad

Data Infrastructure Engineer for Metal Toad, focusing on robust Data Infrastructure platforms using Open Source software. Deploying and managing high-performance data technologies in Amazon EKS.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and deploying Open Source Data solutions on Amazon EKS, with a strong focus on hands-on coding practices and infrastructure management. Proficient in navigating complex customer environments and delivering bespoke technical solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Kubernetes/EKS ExpertiseOpen Source Data OSS DeploymentTerraform ProficiencyData Lake FamiliarityAdvanced English Communication

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Hard Skills

Open Source Data OSSTrinoSparkPinotInfrastructure as CodeData LakesHive Architectures

Soft Skills

Customer EngagementTechnical TroubleshootingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Amazon EKSTerraformHelmDockerKarpenter

Industry Keywords

Open Source PrinciplesComplex Customer HierarchiesHigh-Risk Solutions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSDockerKubernetesOpen SourceSparkTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect and deploy Open Source Data OSS (Trino, Spark, Pinot, Druid) on Amazon EKS
Maintain a 100% hands-on approach, utilizing IDEs, Git, and strict coding best practices to manage infrastructure as code
Navigate complex customer hierarchies and technical landscapes to identify, propose, and implement bespoke solutions
Design and implement novel, high-risk solutions that have not been previously established
Act as a subject-matter expert in Open Source technologies, ensuring all builds are well-architected and production-ready

Requirements

What you’ll need

Agree with our Corporate Values Statement
Believes in the company's mission: to help people
Believes in the principles of open source
Advanced to fluent English communication skills are essential for this role
Kubernetes/EKS: Deep expertise in Kubernetes and Amazon EKS is a must-have
Core Infrastructure Tooling: Proficiency in Terraform, Helm, Docker, and Karpenter
Data OSS Expertise: Minimum rating of 3 (on a 5-point scale) in deploying and managing Data OSS software, including Trino, Spark, or Pinot
Data Foundations: Strong familiarity with Data Lakes, Spark, and Hive architectures
Versatility: A demonstrated willingness to work with non-AWS and broad Open Source ecosystems
Soft Skills: High comfort level engaging with complex customer environments and an aptitude for high-stakes technical troubleshooting

Benefits

Comp & perks

24/7 support provided
Technical consulting
Programming & Quality Assurance
DevOps
Applications
UX
Product management
Project management