Junior Cloud-Native Software Engineer

NetApp; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NetApp is seeking a cloud-focused software engineer to help build Azure NetApp Files and other cloud-native storage services. You will own data-plane functionality, guide features through design, implementation, testing, deployment, and production support, while collaborating with product teams across storage, networking, and security domains.

You will design and operate microservices-based applications using Kubernetes and modern CI/CD practices, with emphasis on automated testing,

Qualifications

• Experience with Python for test automation, validation frameworks, tooling, CI/CD integration, or operational automation.
• Familiarity with C/C++, GO, React, TypeScript, or C#.
• 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

C/C++

GO

React

TypeScript

C#

REST APIs

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Observability

Cloud platforms (Azure AWS GCP)

Learning ability

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Job description

NetApp is seeking a cloud-focused software engineer to help build Azure NetApp Files and other cloud-native storage services. You will own data-plane functionality, guide features through design, implementation, testing, deployment, and production support, while collaborating with product teams across storage, networking, and security domains.

You will design and operate microservices-based applications using Kubernetes and modern CI/CD practices, with emphasis on automated testing,