Extreme Networks · 5 hours ago
Principal Backend Software Developer (10054)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$0/yr - $170K/yr
10+ years expExtreme Networks is a global networking leader trusted by over 50,000 customers for their cloud-driven networking solutions. The Principal Backend Software Developer will join a high-performing engineering team to design, implement, and test features for ExtremeCloud Applications and Platform, focusing on scalability and performance.
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Responsibilities
Ability to translate business requirements into technical requirements
Write clean, reusable, scalable and secure code for deployment adhering to standard methodologies
Create and review technical documentation and specifications, as necessary
Design solutions, establish best practices and introduce/implement new technologies
Designing systems that are scalable and performant to handle the increasing demands of our users
Conducting thorough code reviews and providing constructive feedback to ensure code quality, security, and maintainability
Work and collaborate with a team of developers and architects, product management, CX / UX / UI visual designers to create a website / Mobile Web application
Provide technical leadership for the development team, representing them in Customer-facing interactions, taking ownership in sprint delivery and resolving functional and technical issues
Delivering applications that are based on pre-existing wireframes, designs, or other client requirements
Qualification
Required
Backend developer with 10+ years of experience and advanced backend skills (Dockers, Kubernetes, GlusterFS, Clustering)
Solid knowledge of algorithms and design patterns with coding experience in GoLang, C, Java, Python
Have experience building high-scale, concurrent and cloud-based secured web applications with experience in APIs and interfaces - REST, NETConf, JSON, Yang, OpenConfig, OpenAPI
Have strong experience with relational and non-relational databases, experience in MySQL, MariaDB, GORM, Redis
Have a familiarity with Event-based architecture and experience in RabbitMQ, Kafka messaging services, GNMI, GRPC
Deep understanding of Web Performance and Web Accessibility including security protocols and technologies – IAM, RBAC, Certs, AAA, HTTPS etc
Have the drive and ability to learn fast and make decisions based on data points and practical scenarios
Believe that speed and quality are not conflicting; you can achieve both
Have excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a passion for building high-quality products
Have strong communication skills, both technical and non-technical, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Experience building CI/CD pipelines
Ability to work with global teams across time zones
"Self-starter" attitude and the ability to make decisions independently
Hold a BS in Computer Science, Mathematics or related degree
Company
Extreme Networks
Extreme Networks provides wired and wireless networking solutions to enhance connectivity for businesses and organizations.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$17.3MKey Investors
Kleiner Perkins
1999-04-09IPO
1997-05-08Series B· $12.3M
1996-05-01Series A· $5M
Leadership Team
Edward Meyercord
Chief Executive Officer, President and Director
Nabil Bukhari
President, AI Platforms and Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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