Staff Engineer

Barracuda Networks; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Barracuda Networks in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior Cloud Architect to lead design and delivery of cloud-native software using AWS, Python, and Java, with strong DevOps practices. The role demands hands-on leadership to architect AI-enabled features and scalable systems.

You will mentor engineers, drive CI/CD and IaC, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into robust technical solutions. Requires 10+ years in software development and AWS expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of software development experience with leadership roles.
• Proven expertise in AWS cloud technologies (EKS, ECS, Managed Services), Python, and Java.
• Strong background in DevOps: CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of complex, cloud-native software solutions using AWS, Python, Java, and modern DevOps practices.
• Architect and integrate scalable AI-driven features leveraging LLMs, RAG systems, and evaluation frameworks.
• Build frameworks and libraries to accelerate engineering transformation across the organization.
• Drive CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation for reliable, high-velocity delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Ensure system performance, scalability, and reliability through proactive optimization.
• Provide technical leadership: mentor engineers, enforce best practices, and conduct code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across distributed systems.
• Maintain clear technical documentation for architecture and design.

Skills

AWS

Python

Java

DevOps

CI/CD

IaC

Agile

Mentoring

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AWS EKS

AWS ECS

Terraform

Kubernetes

Job description

Role & responsibilities :

• Lead the design and implementation of complex, cloud-native software solutions using AWS, Python, Java, and modern DevOps practices
• Architect and integrate scalable AI-driven features leveraging LLMs, RAG systems, and evaluation frameworks
• Build frameworks and libraries to accelerate engineering transformation across the organization
• Drive CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation for reliable, high-velocity delivery
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Ensure system performance, scalability, and reliability through proactive optimization
• Provide technical leadership: mentor engineers, enforce best practices, and conduct code reviews
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across distributed systems
• Maintain clear technical documentation for architecture and design

Preferred candidate profile :

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 10+ years of software development experience, including leadership roles
• Proven expertise in AWS cloud technologies (EKS, ECS, Managed Services), Python, and Java
• Strong background in DevOps practices: CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor engineering teams
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
• AWS certifications are a plus