Technical Lead (Octopai - Modeling, APIs)
ClouderaHungary
Posted March 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
At Cloudera, we believe that data can make what is impossible today, possible tomorrow. We empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. Cloudera delivers an enterprise data cloud for any data, anywhere, from the Edge to AI. Powered by the relentless innovation of the open source community, Cloudera advances digital transformation for the world's largest enterprises. Learn more at Cloudera.com. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Recruitment Fraud Alert It has come to our attention that job seekers have been contacted about fake job opportunities with Cloudera from individuals fraudulently posing as Cloudera employees. These recruiting fraud schemes often include requests for personal information and payments. Be aware that Cloudera will never request a payment as part of its recruitment process. Additionally, Cloudera will never make a job offer without conducting an interview process. Any information submitted to Cloudera in relation to a job application should only be through our official career portal (https://www.cloudera.com/careers.html). Email communications from Cloudera will come from an email address ending in @cloudera.com. If you are the target of a recruiting scam, consider filing a report with law enforcement authorities. Cloudera is not responsible for fraudulent job offers and/or any claims, damages, expenses, or other inconvenience connected to recruiting scams.
Job Description
At Cloudera, we empower people to transform complex data into clear and actionable insights. With as much data under management as the hyperscalers, we're the preferred data partner for the top companies in almost every industry. We are looking for an experienced Tech Lead to guide the architecture and development of Octopai’s core modeling and API layer.
Requirements
- 12+ years of backend engineering experience
- 2+ years in a Tech Lead or equivalent leadership role
- Strong programming expertise in C# (.NET), Java and familiarity with modern backend design patterns
- Hands-on experience designing RESTful APIs, distributed services, and scalable backend architectures
- Strong understanding of data modeling concepts, including metadata systems, graph-based relationships, or domain-driven design
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, ArangoDB, or similar), and messaging/streaming systems (Kafka, Redis, etc.)
- Familiarity with API lifecycle management: versioning, backward compatibility, governance, and developer experience
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to mentor engineers, influence stakeholders, and align teams on platform strategy
Benefits
- Generous PTO Policy
- Support work life balance with Unplugged Days
- Flexible WFH Policy
- Mental & Physical Wellness programs
- Phone and Internet Reimbursement program
- Access to Continued Career Development
- Comprehensive Benefits and Competitive Packages
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Employee Resource Groups