Database internals python developer

Job Title: Python Developer — Database Acceleration Platform (Remote, Full-Time)

About MemFlow MemFlow is an innovative database acceleration product focused on improving read performance transparently, without requiring application code changes. We’re a small, fast-moving team building next-generation database middleware.

The Role You’ll work on core engine components that sit between applications and databases, handling protocol-level communication and high-performance data flow.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python-based components of the MemFlow engine
• Implement and extend database protocol handlers
• Work with query parsing, caching, and cache invalidation logic
• Write clean, well-documented, production-grade code

Requirements

• Strong Python skills — non-negotiable
• Solid hands-on experience with at least one of: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, or SQL Server as a developer
• Understanding of database wire protocols (e.g. PostgreSQL pgwire, Oracle OCI)
• Strong written and spoken English — all communication is in English
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote environment

Nice to Have

• Experience with connection pooling, query interception, or proxy layers
• Familiarity with SQLite, DuckDB, Redis, or similar technologies
• Prior work on open-source database tooling or extensions

What We Offer

• 100% remote, full-time position
• Flexible working hours
• Direct collaboration with an experienced team of database professionals

Please submit your CV in English. All candidate communication will be conducted in English.