Staff SW Systems Engineer

300 Extreme Networks India Private Ltd – TN; Chennai; Presencial; INR 1 500 000 - 2 100 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Extreme Networks in Chennai is seeking an accomplished Staff Software Systems Engineer – Technical Lead to drive the design and development of cloud networking solutions. You will lead a team delivering Network Automation and Orchestration products, owning Epics, Stories and architectural decisions.

The role demands hands-on coding in Java or Golang, microservices architecture, Docker/Kubernetes, CI/CD, and strong communication to mentor engineers and partner with cross-functional teams to ship

Qualificações

• Experience leading projects in cloud networking and orchestration.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end product lifecycle and engineering practices.
• Proficiency in microservices, containerization, and cloud-native development.

Responsabilidades

• Technically lead the team to deliver Network Automation and Orchestration products.
• Own design artifacts, specs, code, and test cases.
• Drive best practices like TDD and design principles; mentor engineers.

Conhecimentos

Network Automation

Cloud Networking

Microservices Architecture

Docker & Kubernetes

CI/CD

Java or Golang

Communication Skills

Formação académica

B.E./B.Tech or MS/M.Tech in CS/EEE/ECE

Ferramentas

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

OpenAPI

gRPC

Git

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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).

Position: Staff Software Systems Engineer – Technical Lead – Cloud Networking

Domain: Cloud Networking and Orchestration

Experience Level: 8-12+ Years

Qualification: B.E/B.Tech/MS/M.Tech or equivalent in CS/EEE/ECE

Location: Only Chennai

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.

Equal Opportunity

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

Job Description Summary

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.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements and Preferred Qualifications for the job.

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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.