Senior Software Engineer

Barracuda Networks Inc.; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Ottawa, Canada. The role focuses on developing and securing Linux-based systems, maintaining CI/CD pipelines, and migrating infrastructure to AWS. Candidates should have expertise in scripting and configuration management, with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred. Join a team that values your impact and offers opportunities for growth within the company.

Benefits

Internal mobility opportunities

Valued experience and opinion

Cross training opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years with configuration management: Puppet, Chef, Ansible, or similar.
• 5+ years working with a common scripting language, preferably Python.
• Familiarity with basic networking and PC hardware.
• Experience in implementing robust and scalable RESTful APIs and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining Barracuda’s Operating System platform based in Linux.
• Bringing up new hardware and troubleshooting technical escalations.
• Maintaining and creating CI/CD pipelines.
• Developing and migrating infrastructure in AWS.

Skills

Linux distributions

Configuration management (Puppet, Chef, Ansible)

Scripting (Python)

Networking concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

AWS

Git

Jenkins

Docker

Terraform

Job description

Come join our passionate team! Barracuda is a leading cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex threats. Our platform protects email, data, applications, and networks with innovative solutions, and a managed XDR service, to strengthen cyber resilience. Hundreds of thousands of IT professionals and managed service providers worldwide trust us to protect and support them with solutions that are easy to buy, deploy, and use.

We are committed to a candidate selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. To ensure candidates are assessed in a fair and equitable manner, accommodations will be provided to prospective employees in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Envision yourself at Barracuda

Barracuda is looking for a Senior Software Engineer, in Ottawa, Canada to dive into the tricky and yet interesting world of building and securing appliance systems. You must enjoy Linux distributions, playing with hardware, and be willing to spend a bit of “quality time” with OS installers, build scripts, CI/CD mechanics, and AWS infrastructure.

What you’ll be working on:

• Developing and maintaining Barracuda’s Operating System platform, based in Linux
  • Including kernel, packages, encryption, startup services, installers, etc. while troubleshooting issues and scripting tasks.
• Involvement in bringing up new hardware.
• Maintaining and creating CI/CD pipelines conforming to industry best industry practices.
• Developing and migrating infrastructure in AWS to improve scalability and redundancy.
• Troubleshooting technical escalations. These include OS or hardware platform bugs as well as software application bugs.
• Collaborating with other software development teams to embrace new technologies, improve architecture, and develop necessary toolsets.

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years with configuration management: Puppet, Chef, Ansible, or anything similar.
• 5+ years working with a common scripting language: Python preferred, or experience in another scripting language with willingness to learn Python.
• Familiarity with basic networking and commodity PC hardware.
• Experience in implementation of new, robust, and scalable RESTful APIs and microservices

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge or hands-on experience with Linux based distributions: building, compiling, and packaging software.
• Understanding of networking concepts.
• Fluency in scripting in Shell. Scripting in Python or other high-level languages.
• Ability to read Makefiles.
• Enthusiastic about hardware technologies.
• Exposure to AWS, Git, Jenkins, Docker, and/or Terraform, preferred but not required.

What you’ll get from us:

A team where you can voice your opinion, make an impact, and where you and your experience are valued. Internal mobility – there are opportunities for cross training and the ability to attain your next career step within Barracuda.

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