Big Data isn’t a problem. It’s an opportunity. At Alation, we help people find, understand, and trust data. So they not only excel in their work — they drive value for their enterprise, team, and role. In the words of one customer, “Alation makes me look like a rockstar.” We help companies you know and trust empower their people with the best data every day. Alation helps Discover Financial Services quickly generate value from their data to create the product and customer service innovations that help the iconic credit card company remain number one in customer satisfaction. And real estate giant Keller Williams uses Alation to govern the more than 70 TB of data that empowers their global team of over 190,000 agents. With $340M in funding – valued at over $1.7 billion and 550 customers, including 35% of Fortune 100 companies- Alation is poised to capitalize on data as an opportunity. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Alation was named to Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces list for the fourth time. Do you want to join a team that welcomes new ideas, supports your growth, and recognizes your unique value? Join us! Job Description: We are looking for a skilled Java Developer to join the newly formed Forward Deployed Engineering team at Alation. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the design, development, and maintenance of custom connectors built on the Alation OCF Java SDK applications and services that power our data catalog platform. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that help organizations harness the full potential of their data assets. Lastly, with help, you will become an expert on the SDK and proficient enough to support our customers’ success on the SDK. What you will do: Support the design and development of connectors built using Alation’s OCF Java SDK to import metadata into our data catalog platform. Deliver in-person, multi-day training on the SDK to customers looking to develop their own connectors. Contribute to the documentation of the SDK and design enablement materials to help partners and customers build on the SDK. Collaborate with customers, partners, product management, sales, and other stakeholders to understand and define project requirements. Assist customers and partners in writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code while following best coding practices and software development standards. Collaboratively debug and resolve software defects, as well as improve the performance and reliability of OCF connectors. Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and to share knowledge with partners and customers. Contribute to the design and architecture of new features and enhancements within the OCF Framework. Stay up-to-date with the latest Java and software development trends, tools, and technologies. Identify and document improvements in the development process to increase efficiency and code quality. Provide technical support and guidance to customers and partners. You should have: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with 2- 5 years of equivalent work experience. Proven experience in Java software development, including Java 8 or later. Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design principles. Familiarity with RESTful web services and API development. Experience with database systems, SQL, and data modeling. Proficiency in using version control systems, such as Git. Knowledge of software development tools and best practices, including testing, code reviews, and continuous integration. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience with Docker is a plus #LI-RB1 #LI-Remote Compensation Pay Range: $117,500.00 - $135,000.00 Salary Information The base salary range is specific to the United States. The salary of the final candidate selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, work location, specialty and training. If the final candidate has a different level of experience, the base salary target range may be lower or higher than what is published. Alation, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested. This company participates in E-Verify. Click on any of the links below to view or print the full poster. E-Verify and Right to Work. Our growth is creating great opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team!! Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Our founders have come together from different backgrounds: business, engineering, and design. This unique mix from our founding team is important to the Alation culture story. Today, our team consists of creators and communicators with varied backgrounds - from Stanford, to the Indian Institute of Technology, big companies and one-person startups, the United States, and abroad. We continue to seek ever more diverse perspectives as we grow. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, name, religion, color, national origin, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Why Alation? Market-Leading Data Catalog Provider High-growth, collaborative environment with diverse and inclusive teams Continuous learning, enrichment and development opportunities Competitive pay and health offerings including commuter benefits Flexible time off to relax and recharge