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Cimarron · 4 hours ago

Backend Software Engineer

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Cimarron Software is a global solutions company seeking a Backend Software Engineer with deep experience in database architectures for large-scale distributed systems. The role involves developing reliable data platforms for mission-critical operations, optimizing database schemas, and collaborating with engineering teams on API design.

EnergyEnvironmental ConsultingGreenTechManufacturingRenewable EnergySolar

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and evolve database architectures supporting large-scale backend systems

Model and manage data across relational and time-series databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, TimescaleDB, InfluxDB, and Prometheus

Optimize database schemas, indexing, partitioning, retention policies, and query performance

Design and maintain solutions for high availability, replication, sharding, and disaster recovery

Develop and support backend services that process high-volume transactional and time-series data

Define and implement data lifecycle strategies including retention, archival, and aggregation

Collaborate with engineering teams on API design and data contracts

Monitor database health, performance, and capacity, and resolve production issues

Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance across all data systems

Contribute to technical documentation and architectural decisions

Qualification

Database architecture designRelational database managementTime-series databasesSQL optimizationBackend programming C++Backend programming GoBackend programming PythonDistributed systems conceptsObservability toolsCloud-managed databasesData compliance knowledgeInfrastructure-as-code familiarityEvent-driven systems knowledgeAdditional languages RustAdditional languages JavaScript

Required

Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for consideration at this time

Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include but is not limited to testing for marijuana use

5 or more years of related experience

Strong experience as a backend engineer supporting large-scale production systems

Strong understanding of relational database design, including normalization and denormalization tradeoffs

Hands-on experience with time-series databases and high-ingestion workloads

Solid knowledge of SQL and query optimization techniques

Experience designing schemas for both operational and analytical workloads

Experience with observability tools and operational monitoring practices

Understanding of distributed systems concepts, including consistency, replication, and CAP tradeoffs

Proficiency in at least one backend programming language such as C++, Go, or Python

Experience operating databases in production environments, including migrations and upgrades

Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline

Preferred

Experience working with hybrid architectures that combine OLTP and time-series data

Knowledge of event-driven systems, streaming platforms, or metrics pipelines

Experience with cloud-managed database platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure

Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and automation tools

Understanding of data compliance, auditing, and access control practices

Experience supporting systems at scale, including environments with millions of users or devices

Experience with additional languages such as Rust or JavaScript

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) contributions

Educational reimbursement

Much more

Company

Cimarron

With decades of operating history and innovation across our trusted brands, Cimarron provides technology-driven emissions management solutions for the global energy system.

Founded in 1976

Norman, Oklahoma, USA

501-1000 employees