SR SW SYSTEMS ENGINEER- Cloud Networking & Microservices (Java/Golang, AWS/Azure)

300 Extreme Networks India Private Ltd – TN; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Extreme Networks is seeking a Senior Software Systems Engineer to lead the development and enhancement of cloud-based network automation and orchestration solutions. The role emphasizes sustaining and improving with strong debugging, cross-functional collaboration, and mentoring capabilities.

The ideal candidate will have experience across the full product life cycle, proficiency in Java or Golang, and hands-on work with containerized deployments and CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Experience across full software life cycle from design to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustenance team for network automation products and orchestration.
• Own sustenance engineering lifecycle: defects, enhancements, maintenance releases, and related test artifacts.
• Drive debugging, root-cause analysis, code quality, and automated regression testing.
• Analyze production issues and customer defects with cross-functional teams for timely resolution.
• Mentor team members on troubleshooting, design principles, coding standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Development, QA, and Support to deliver enhancements end-to-end.

Skills

Java

Golang

Linux

CI/CD

REST APIs

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm charts

Jenkins

Git

OpenAPI

gRPC

NETCONF

Job description

Over 50,000 customers globally trust our end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions. They rely on our top-rated services and support to accelerate their digital transformation efforts and deliver unprecedented progress. With double-digit growth year over year, no provider is better positioned to deliver scalable outcomes than Extreme. Inclusion is one of our core values and in our DNA. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that embraces our differences and creates an atmosphere where all our employees thrive because of their differences, not in spite of them. Become part of Something big with Extreme! As a global networking leader, learn why there’s no better time to join the Extreme team.

Job Description

What you will do (Job Specific Details on the nature of the job and responsibilities).

Key Responsibilities

4 to 7 years of relevant industry experience

• Technically lead the sustenance team responsible for maintaining, supporting, and enhancing Network Automation and Orchestration products.
• Own the overall sustenance engineering lifecycle, including defect resolution, product enhancements, maintenance releases, and associated design, code, and unit/integration test artifacts.
• Drive engineering excellence through effective debugging, root-cause analysis, code quality, regression testing, and automation of repetitive maintenance activities.
• Analyse production issues and customer-reported defects, establish root causes, and drive timely resolution in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor team members on troubleshooting, design principles, coding standards, testing practices, and effective problem-solving.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, Development, QA, Customer Support, and other engineering teams to ensure end-to-end resolution of product issues and successful delivery of enhancements.

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 modelling 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 WLAN or 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

Job Description Summary

Extreme Networks is seeking a Senior Software Systems Engineer to lead the development and enhancement of cloud-based network automation and orchestration solutions.

Basic Requirements and Preferred Qualifications for the job.

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