Netwitness Software Principal Engineer

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Software Engineer to join our Platform Engineering team. As a Principal Software Engineer, will play a critical role in shaping the technical direction of our platform infrastructure, ensuring its scalability, reliability, and performance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide the foundation that enables our product to thrive.

Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership within the Platform Engineering team, working the team towards architectural excellence. Influence and drive the technical direction of the platform, aligning it with the business goals and industry best practices
• Architectural Design: Design and architect complex, scalable, and highly available platform solutions that meet the needs of the product and its future growth. Collaborate with other teams to ensure seamless integration of platform components
• Platform As A Code: Lead the development of critical Internal Developer Platform components, ensuring they are robust, efficient, and maintainable. Implement best practices for coding, testing, and deployment within Engineering teams
• Innovation and Research: Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends relevant to platform engineering. Explore and evaluate new tools and technologies that can enhance our platform's capabilities
• Performance and Scalability: Optimize platform performance and scalability to meet the demands of our product's growing user base. Identify and address bottlenecks and performance issues proactively
• Security Code Mindset: Ensure the highest levels of code quality and security in platform development. Implement and enforce coding standards and best practices
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, software engineers, and other teams to understand their requirements and provide platform solutions that align with their needs. Collaborate on technical designs, share expertise, and promote a culture of technical excellence
• Mentorship and Development: Mentor and coach junior engineers within the team, helping them grow their technical skills. Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions and provide guidance on best practices

Qualifications & Technical Skill:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 10+ years of experience as a Senior or Principal Software Engineer, with a strong background in Java development & Platform Engineering
• Experience or knowledge on developing "Internal Developer Platform" tools and technologies to streamline the software development process
• Proficiency in popular Java frameworks like Spring Boot, and Maven
• Proficiency in designing and developing distributed systems and microservices architecture
• Thorough understanding of Object-Oriented Design (OOD) and Design Patterns
• Expertise in cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Extensive knowledge of Linux distributions (e.g., RedHat, AlmaLinux) and their administration
• Understanding of network protocols & PKI infrastructure
• Infrastructure As Code tools and knowledge on Chef configuration management tool, Salt & terraforms
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Proven experience in leading technical initiatives and mentoring engineers
  
  

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