Junior Cloud-Native Software Engineer

NetApp; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,300 - 149,600; Full time

Job summary

NetApp is hiring engineers to build and operate cloud-scale distributed systems spanning storage, networking, and user experiences. You will design, implement, test, deploy, monitor, and support production features with AI-native engineering practices.

The role requires Python for test automation, RESTful APIs, and containerized microservices using Kubernetes, CI/CD, and cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP.

Qualifications

• Experience with Python for test automation, validation frameworks, tooling, CI/CD integration, or operational automation.
• Familiarity with C/C++, React, TypeScript, or C# is desirable for engineers to work across existing service components and user-facing workflows.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs or service-to-service integrations.
• Experience designing, deploying, and operating microservices-based applications using Kubernetes, containers, and modern CI/CD practices.
• Experience with software quality practices including automated testing, performance optimization, and security best practices.
• Experience with observability, monitoring, telemetry, and operational excellence practices.
• Knowledge building and operating cloud-native distributed systems in Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Strong aptitude for learning new technologies.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative and analytical approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Own the functional, performance, and scalability of data plane rich with data management.
• Own features through the entire software lifecycle including design, implementation, testing, deployment, monitoring, and production support.
• Design, develop, and operate cloud-native services leveraging containers, microservices, distributed-systems principles, and modern CI/CD practices.
• Drive engineering excellence through automated testing, code reviews, operational readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate across engineering teams to deliver end-to-end solutions spanning storage, networking, cloud infrastructure, security, observability, and customer-facing experiences.
• Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, and code reviews to help drive technical excellence and engineering best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement long-term reliability, scalability, and operational improvements.
• Work closely with product management, architects, and partner teams to translate customer and business requirements into high-quality technical solutions.
• Effectively communicate technical concepts, design tradeoffs, and project status to stakeholders across the organization.
• Contribute to the technical growth of the team through knowledge sharing, code reviews, design discussions, and mentorship opportunities.

Skills

Python for test automation

Kubernetes

CI/CD

RESTful APIs

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Docker

React

TypeScript

Job description

NetApp is hiring engineers to build and operate cloud-scale distributed systems spanning storage, networking, and user experiences. You will design, implement, test, deploy, monitor, and support production features with AI-native engineering practices.

The role requires Python for test automation, RESTful APIs, and containerized microservices using Kubernetes, CI/CD, and cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP.