Senior Software Engineer

Mimecast; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity company in Mississauga is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design scalable solutions within a collaborative team focused on innovation. Responsibilities include developing microservices on AWS and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have strong Java experience and familiarity with AWS services. Join a dynamic team committed to cybersecurity excellence.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

On-the-job learning opportunities

Flexible hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing, developing, and optimizing backend systems.
• Strong command of Java 11 and above.
• Knowledge of Docker and frontend technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable and reliable microservices on AWS.
• Mentor and guide other engineers in a collaborative environment.
• Provide support during critical incidents and implement preventive measures.

Skills

Java development

AWS services

Microservices design

Infrastructure as Code

CI/CD pipelines

AI literacy

Tools

Jenkins

Terraform

Docker

Job description

Senior Software Engineer – Threat Reporting and Response Team

The driving force behind Collaboration Security at Mimecast

Dive into the forefront of innovation with our Threat Reporting and Response engineering team, where we work diligently to keep our customers safe! Our platform leverages the latest technologies and tooling in AWS and Artificial Intelligence to stay one step ahead of cybercriminals.

Why Join Our Team?

If you’re interested in solving real-world problems at immense scale, the Threat Reporting and Response is for you. At Mimecast, we process over a billion emails and collaboration events each day. We use the latest technologies from AWS and advancements in AI to keep our customers safe from threat actors, with speed and precision!” – Hiring Manager

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and developing solutions that are performant, efficient, secure, scalable, and resilient. You will also be responsible for safeguarding our customers by effectively managing incidents and minimizing their impact through clear communication and provision of quick solutions.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Design and implement scalable and reliable microservices on AWS infrastructure.
• Mentor and guide other engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for architectures, processes, and procedures.
• Provide support during critical incidents and implement preventive measures.
• Monitor and analyze AWS usage, providing recommendations for cost savings without compromising system performance and reliability.
• Craft resilient, secure, and efficient code, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
• Engage in typical Agile and software development activities : backlog refining, planning, implementation, design and code reviews, demos, and retrospectives.

What You’ll Bring :

Demonstrable ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment, mentoring junior team members and contributing to a positive team culture.

Demonstrable expertise in Java development, with a strong command of Java 11 and above.

Proven experience in designing, developing, and optimizing backend systems for data processing at scale within AWS.

In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with foundational AWS services, such as ALB, ECS, S3, ElastiCache, DynamoDB, IAM, CloudWatch.

Proficiency in both relational and NoSQL databases, with an understanding of database design, optimization, and management.

Strong skills in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.

Hands-on experience with Jenkins and establishing robust CI / CD pipelines.

AI literacy, with the ability to understand, utilize, and strategically apply AI Dev Tools in a professional context, to boost productivity and innovation.

Knowledge of Docker and Containerization, and experience with frontend technologies such as Angular or ReactJS, are nice to have.

What We Bring

Join our Threat Reporting and Response team to accelerate your career journey, working with cutting-edge technologies and contributing to projects that have real customer impact. You will be immersed in a dynamic environment that recognizes and celebrates your achievements.

Mimecast offers formal and on-the-job learning opportunities, maintains a comprehensive benefits package that helps our employees and their family members sustain a healthy lifestyle, and importantly - working in cross-functional teams to build your knowledge!

Our Hybrid Model : We provide you with the flexibility to live balanced, healthy lives through our hybrid working model that champions both collaborative teamwork and individual flexibility. Employees are expected to come to the office at least two days per week, because working together in person :

Fosters a culture of collaboration, communication, performance and learning

Drives innovation and creativity within and between teams

Introduces employees to priorities outside of their immediate realm

Ensures important interpersonal relationships ad connections with one another and our community

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DEI Statement

Cybersecurity is a community effort. That’s why we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone – unless they’re a cybercriminal, of course.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and we’d encourage you to join us whatever your background. We particularly welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups.

We consider everyone equally : your race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, marital status, nationality, or any other protected characteristic won’t affect your application.

Due to certain obligations to our customers, an offer of employment will be subject to your successful completion of applicable background checks, conducted in accordance with local law.

About Us

We save companies the embarrassment of awkward data slip ups by disrupting cybercriminal activity. We think fast, go big and always demand more. We work hard, deliver – and repeat. We grow with meaningful determination. And put success well within our reach. We empower each other, live by our values, and always deliver on our purpose. We push each other to be better and expect to be pushed back. This is a community of respect. Where everyone is counted.

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