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Organizations around the world rely on Alation to drive self-service analytics, cloud transformation, data governance, and AI innovation. Our technology helps enterprises connect people and data to make faster, smarter, and more confident decisions. With more than $340M in funding - valued at over $1.7 billion and more than 650 customers, including 40% of the Fortune 100.\nAs data becomes the foundation of every business, Alation is leading the way in helping organizations unlock their full potential. By bringing intelligence, automation, and trust to every interaction, we empower customers to scale data-driven innovation with confidence and speed.\nJoining Alation means being part of a winning team shaping the future of AI-powered data intelligence. We move fast, think big, and deliver results together.\nJob Description:\nCustomers trust the Alation Data Intelligence Platform for self-service analytics, cloud transformation, data governance, and AI-ready data, fostering data-driven innovation at scale. With more than $340M in funding - valued at over $1.7 billion and nearly 600 customers, including 40% of the Fortune 100 - Alation helps organizations realize value from data and AI initiatives.\nAlation has been recognized in 2024 as one of Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces for the fifth time, a testament to our commitment to creating an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative environment.\nCollaboration is at the forefront of everything we do. We strive to bring diverse perspectives together and empower each team member to contribute their unique strengths to live out our values each day. These are: Move the Ball, Build for the Long Term, Listen Like You’re Wrong, and Measure Through Customer Impact.\nJoining Alation means being part of a fast-paced, high-growth company where every voice matters, and where we’re shaping the future of data intelligence with AI-ready data.\nJoin us on our journey to build a world where data culture thrives and curiosity is celebrated each day!\nJoin us!\nWe are looking for an experienced Technical Support Engineer to join our advanced support team. You will provide advanced-level technical support, helping our customers integrate with the Alation platform. 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SQL is a must.\n· Ability to diagnose and debug applications written in Java and/or Python.\n· Experience with Web servers, such as Apache and Nginx.\n· Experience with REST APIs\nA big plus if you have experience in the following areas:\n· Postgres (DB internals)\n· JDBC drivers\n· Elasticsearch, NoSQL, MongoDB\n· Hadoop Ecosystem (Hive, HBase)\nAlation, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 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