Description

Ookla ® is a global leader in connectivity intelligence, offering unparalleled network insights through the combined expertise of Speedtest ® , Downdetector ® , RootMetrics ® , and Ekahau ® . Ookla’s complementary datasets combine crowdsourced and controlled, public and private collection methods, QoS and QoE metrics, and more to unlock correlations and actionable

insights — helping organizations optimize networks, enhance digital experiences, and create better connected experiences for end-users.

We are seeking a talented Software Engineer II to join our Applications Engineering team and help build and maintain scalable data platforms that power critical business insights. In this role, you will work extensively with AWS cloud services, particularly AWS Lambda, to design and implement secure REST APIs and data processing solutions. You'll focus on building Node.js-based APIs with Auth0 integration and serverless architectures that handle large-scale analytics workloads while ensuring proper authentication and authorization across our data platform ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Data Platform Development

Design, develop, and maintain data processing pipelines using AWS Lambda functions for serverless data transformations
Develop RESTful APIs using Node.js that interface with data platforms to serve analytics and business intelligence needs
Integrate Auth0 authentication and authorization into API endpoints and data access patterns
Implement ETL/ELT processes to move and transform data across various storage systems including S3, RDS, and data lakes
Build and optimize queries and data models in Amazon Athena and other data services as needed

Infrastructure & Operations

Deploy and manage serverless architectures using AWS Lambda and related AWS services
Implement Auth0 integration for authentication and authorization across data platform services
Design and maintain secure REST API endpoints with proper access controls and rate limiting
Monitor and optimize performance of data platforms including query optimization and cost management
Implement automated testing, deployment, and monitoring solutions for data platform components
Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure reliable and scalable infrastructure provisioning

Data Engineering & Analytics

Work with data analysts to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Build data validation and quality assurance processes to ensure data integrity across platforms
Create and maintain documentation for data models, APIs, and platform architecture
Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices and standards

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills

3-5 years of software engineering experience with at least 1-2 years focused on data platforms or analytics
Strong proficiency in Node.js for building REST APIs and serverless functions
Experience with Python for data processing and AWS Lambda functions using libraries like pandas, numpy, boto3
Solid experience with AWS Lambda for serverless computing, including event-driven architectures and performance optimization
Experience with Auth0 for identity management, including OAuth flows, JWT tokens, and role-based access control
Working knowledge of SQL and experience with Amazon Athena or similar query engines
Experience with AWS core services including S3, IAM, CloudFormation/CDK, and CloudWatch

Additional Technical Experience

Experience with data orchestration tools (Apache Airflow, Step Functions, or similar)
Knowledge of data formats and serialization (Parquet, JSON, Avro, CSV)
Experience with Node.js frameworks (Express, Fastify, or similar) and API security patterns
Familiarity with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK)
Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines

Soft Skills

Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking
Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Self-motivated with ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions

Preferred Qualifications