Principal Software Development Engineer - Cloud -Native -Golang

Extreme Networks; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Extreme Networks is seeking a Staff Software Systems Engineer – Technical Lead in Chennai to drive the development of our Network Automation and Orchestration products. You will own end-to-end design and development of cloud networking solutions and mentor engineering teams.

This role requires strong microservices, containerization, cloud-native skills, and a track record delivering scalable, high-availability systems in enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• End-to-end design and development of cloud networking solutions.
• Mentor technical teams and drive best practices.
• Strong debugging, multi-threading, and network programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Technically lead the team to deliver Network Automation and Orchestration products
• Own design artifacts, specs, code, and tests
• Champion TDD and engineering best practices
• Develop Epics, Stories, and Tasks for execution
• Establish technical standards and mentor engineers
• Drive architectural decisions for scalable, maintainable solutions

Skills

Microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

Java

Golang

CI/CD

Jenkins

Git

Cloud-native

OpenAPI

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/EEE/ECE

Tools

Helm

Linux

PostgreSQL

Redis

Job description

Domain: Cloud Networking and Orchestration

Experience Level: 14 to 20 Years

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.

Extreme Networks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.