Software Engineer II - Data

Summary

Wati is seeking a Data Backend Engineer to build and maintain scalable data pipelines and storage solutions for their WhatsApp-first conversational platform. The role involves collaborating with product teams to ensure data quality and performance using technologies like Python, Java, Go, SQL, NoSQL, and cloud-based data infrastructure.

Wati is the world's leading WhatsApp-first conversational growth platform, empowering businesses to build deeper customer relationships and accelerate revenue growth. Trusted and loved by over 14,000 customers across 100+ countries, Wati has established itself as the premier choice for businesses leveraging WhatsApp and other messaging channels to connect with customers on their platform of choice. In a world where real-time interactions drive growth, Wati's story is all about business growth through conversations.

At Wati, we believe that every conversation matters, whether it's engaging a first-time prospect, nurturing a qualified lead, and deepening relationships with loyal clients. We transform these conversations into opportunities for building relationships, and strong relationships lead to increased revenue.

Our Platform

The AI-native platform simplifies complex business operations by bringing all customer interactions under one intelligent roof. Designed for scalability and ease of use, our solution delivers a measurable ROI while adapting to businesses of all sizes, from emerging startups to established enterprises.

Our Backing & Partnerships

Wati is proudly backed by world-class investors including Tiger Global, Sequoia Capital, DST Global, and Shopify. As a Premier-tier Partner of Meta, Google, and WhatsApp, we maintain the highest standards of integration and platform excellence.

About The Role

We're looking for a Data Backend Engineer to join our China team and strengthen Wati's data infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone who loves working with large-scale data systems, enabling insights, analytics, and intelligent decision-making across our platform.

What You’ll Do
  • Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and backend services
  • Design and optimize data storage solutions (structured and unstructured)
  • Collaborate with product and analytics teams to deliver data-driven features
  • Ensure data quality, availability, and performance at scale
  • Integrate with third-party APIs and tools for reporting and analytics
Requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field
  • 2-4 years of experience in backend/data engineering
  • Strong skills in Python, Java, or Go
  • Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, PostgreSQL, BigQuery)
  • Familiarity with ETL pipelines, data warehousing, and streaming frameworks (Kafka, Spark, Flink)
  • Understanding of cloud-based data infrastructure (GCP, AWS, or Azure)
Benefits
  • Experience with ML/AI model integration
  • Knowledge of data governance and security practices
  • Familiarity with BI tools (Tableau, Looker, Metabase)

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