Quick overview
Job description
Position: Principal Software Development Engineer -Golang,Cloud Networking
Domain: Cloud Networking and Orchestration
Experience Level:Principal Software Development Engineer -Golang,Cloud Networking
Qualification: B.E/B.Tech/MS/M.Tech or equivalent in CS/EEE/ECE
Location: Only Chennai
About the Role
We are seeking an accomplished Staff Software Systems Engineer – Technical Lead to drive the development of our Network Automation and Orchestration products. In this strategic technical leadership role, you will own the end-to-end design and development of cloud networking solutions, mentor technical teams, and establish best-in-class engineering practices. Your expertise in microservices, containerization, and cloud-native development will be instrumental in shaping the future of Extreme's cloud networking platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Technically lead the team of professionals to deliver Network Automation and Orchestration products
- Own the overall design and development artifacts including functional and design specifications, code, and unit/integration test cases
- Introduce and passionately drive the implementation of best-in-class engineering practices such as Test-Driven Development and Design Principles
- Develop Epics, Stories, and Tasks for execution and collaborate across teams for complete solution integration
- Establish technical standards and mentor team members in adherence to best practices
- Drive architectural decisions and technical implementations for scalable, maintainable solutions
Required Skills and Expertise
Core Competencies
- Complete exposure to the entire Product Life Cycle (MUST HAVE)
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in local and remote debugging
Architecture and Design
- Microservices-based architecture and best practices
- Hands-on experience with Docker containers, Kubernetes (K8s, K3s) clusters, and Helm charts
- Exposure to cloud application development
- Sound data and information modeling techniques using YANG, UML, JSON, and related tools
Programming and Development
- Strong coding and debugging experience with Java or Golang
- Linux OS proficiency, advanced data structures, and IPC mechanisms
- Intricate understanding of multi-threading, routines, network programming, and object-oriented methodologies
- Agile Development Model with CI/CD, Jenkins pipeline, and Git environment
Data Management and Messaging
- Database concepts and deployment models: RDBMS, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, MariaDB
- Messaging services such as RabbitMQ and Kafka
- Working experience with webhook and web sockets
Networking and Protocols
- OpenAPI, OpenConfig, NETCONF, Streaming Telemetry, GNMI, gRPC, and XMPP
- Knowledge of L2/L3 OSI layer protocols: 802.1Q, LAGs, VxLAN, EVPN, ACLs, Route Policy, MPLS/VPLS, BGP, L2 Forwarding, and L3 Routing
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with network orchestration platforms and automation frameworks
- Background in building scalable, highly available distributed systems
- Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading technical teams
- Familiarity with containerized deployment architectures and orchestration platforms
- Prior experience with telemetry and streaming analytics
What We Offer
Extreme Networks offers an innovative environment where you will drive transformative cloud networking solutions. You will work alongside highly skilled engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and have significant influence over product architecture and technical direction. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of enterprise networking while establishing engineering excellence across the organization.
Equal Opportunity
Extreme Networks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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