The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us, is our aspiration, our desire and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming any hurdle, challenging the status quo to continually find a better way. You will experience these qualities of passion, pride and aspiration in many ways — from a rich set of career development programs to support of community service projects to social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community.
The Role
Experienced Principal Backend Developer with strong expertise in TypeScript, C++ (highly welcome), PostgreSQL, and cloud-native development. Works across both the OSDU Data Platform and internal cloud-native data services, delivering robust, scalable, and secure backend solutions. Focuses on data services, authentication/authorization, and
high-performance API development, with extensive experience in OSDU integration.
Your Impact
Core Competencies* Expert in TypeScript; C++ experience is a strong plus
PostgreSQL: schema design, query optimization, indexing, partitioning, replication
Backend development of REST APIs including security,
authentication/authorization, and performance optimization
Strong understanding of data management, data modeling, and data integrity best practices
Cloud-native development: Docker containers, Kubernetes orchestration, CI/CD pipelines, observability
Experience with microservices and event-driven architectures
Performance-oriented mindset focused on building scalable, reliable, and
maintainable systems
Roles \& Responsibilities* Develop and maintain OSDU RDDMS client services and internal data services
Design and implement data services to support ingestion, retrieval, and
integration workflows
Ensure secure handling of authentication/authorization across services
Participate actively in OSDU forums and community discussions
Collaborate with Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) to ensure smooth integration
Handle data connectivity and integration between internal cloud-native
solutions and the OSDU Data Platform
Work effectively in distributed and remote teams, maintaining alignment across time zones
What You'll Need* Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or related field
8+ years of relevant experience.
Strong problem-solving skills with ability to troubleshoot complex backend and data issues
Collaborative, open, and proactive team player
Eager to expand knowledge in computer science principles beyond geosciences
Adaptable to remote, distributed, and multi-time-zone team environments
Effective communication of technical concepts to both developers and non-technical stakeholders