Real-Time Data Infrastructure Engineer II
Appfolio
Design, build and operate real-time data pipeline infrastructure using Apache Kafka, Kafka Connect, AWS primitives, and other technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data infrastructure meets SLOs.
13d ago
$104,000 - $130,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Santa Barbara, CA
Hybrid
Company Size
1,634 Employees
Service Specialisms
Property Management Software
Online Payments
Tenant & Lease Tracking
Accounting Automation
Marketing Solutions
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Role
What you would be doing
kafka
data quality
collaboration
agile
data governance
tech research
- Design, build and operate on next generation data pipeline infrastructure based on Apache Kafka and its ecosystem
- Develop techniques for monitoring the completeness, correctness and reliability of our data sets
- Collaborate with engineers, data analysts and scientists to ensure that our data infrastructure meets the SLOs of our data-intensive customers
- Leverage agile practices, encourage collaboration, prioritization, and urgency to develop at a rapid pace
- Improve data architecture, quality, discoverability and access policies to enable and enforce data governance
- Research, share, and recommend new technologies and trends
What you bring
apache flink
aws primitives
snowflake
kafka connect
docker
sql optimization
- You have worked with a variety of data sources, including change data capture systems, data streaming and event sourcing in production.
- 2+ years of experience in streaming processing technologies, such as Apache Flink
- Data science skills for analyzing data and communicating with ML engineers are a plus.
- Experience with distributed SQL query engines, such as Trino is a plus
- 3+ years of experience working with programming languages like Python or Ruby
- 2+ years of experience with AWS primitives (IAM, VPC, S3, MSK, EKS, etc.)
- You have hands-on experience with data warehouse technology, particularly with Snowflake.
- You have industry experience with working with real time transformation technologies such as Apache Flink
- 2+ years of experience working with Infrastructure as Code, configuration management, and monitoring tools.
- You have hands-on experience with using Apache Kafka in production and have a passion for building a reliable, scalable and fault-tolerant infrastructure.
- Experience with containers and container orchestration tools. Docker and Kubernetes experience is desirable.
- 3+ years of experience with Apache Kafka, Kafka Connect and its ecosystem
- Excellent SQL skills with working knowledge of query optimization
- Experience with Debezium connectors
- Bachelors in Computer Science or other quantitative fields.
- Experience with large scale Data Lakes and Lake Houses, especially with Apache Iceberg is a plus
- You care about work-life balance and want your company to care about it too; you'll put in the extra hour when needed but won't let it become a habit.
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Company
Overview
$766M–$774M
2024 Revenue
Annual revenue generated in 2024, reflecting strong financial performance.
2024 Clients
Clients
Managing over 19,000 clients worldwide, showcasing broad market reach.
8M Units
Units Managed
Operates across more than 8 million units globally, indicating extensive property coverage.
S&P MidCap 400
Market Presence
Membership in the S&P MidCap 400 index highlights its significant market impact.
- Founded in 2006 by Klaus Schauser and Jon Walker, AppFolio emerged to simplify property management through centralized cloud software.
- Its flagship product, AppFolio Property Manager, integrates accounting, leasing, marketing, maintenance, and reporting into one platform.
- In 2012 it acquired MyCase, later divesting it in 2020 to refocus solely on real estate solutions.
- AppFolio has expanded via acquisitions like RentLinx, WegoWise and Dynasty Marketplace to enhance listing presence, analytics, and AI capabilities.
- Typical customers range from small landlords to large portfolios, covering single-family, multifamily, commercial, student housing, and community associations.
- Its Stack™ Marketplace enables seamless third-party integrations tailored to unique workflows.
- In 2024 it introduced Realm-X, a generative AI assistant that automates tasks like report generation, messaging, and maintenance coordination.
- Known for rapid feature rollout, mobile-first investor tools, and embedded AI, it stands out in real-time property and investment management.
- We care deeply about our customers.
- We value the individual and celebrate diversity of thought and experience.
- We believe in the power of data-driven decisions.
- We aim to create a sense of ownership and accountability at all levels.
- We focus on building and sustaining a culture of innovation.
- We encourage a growth mindset and continuous improvement.
Net Zero 2040
Carbon Neutrality Goal
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
- Implemented energy-efficient practices and reduced operational carbon footprint.
- Focused on creating sustainable solutions for property managers and owners.
39% women
Gender Diversity
Reflects the proportion of women in the workforce, emphasizing gender representation.
- Foster an inclusive culture where all employees can thrive and contribute.
- Set measurable goals to increase representation of underrepresented groups in leadership roles.