Senior SW Engineer- Networking

Roberts Recruiting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data protection firm based in Boston is seeking an experienced software developer to join their team. This role involves developing and implementing new features for cloud managed networking products. The ideal candidate has 7-10 years of experience, strong skills in PHP, and a solid understanding of networking protocols. Collaboration and mentorship are key aspects of the role. The company offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of professional experience delivering production software.
• Strong working knowledge of PHP (including PHP7) or another high-level, web-centric programming language.
• Strong computer science fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
• Deep understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS).

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development, design, and implementation of net new features.
• Work with a talented team of software engineers to design and implement cloud managed networking products.
• Mentor less experienced members of the team.

Skills

PHP

Python

Ruby on Rails

Communication Skills

Version Control (Git)

Education

B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

MySQL

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Job description

Weprotectbusiness data and provides secure connectivity for tens of thousands of the world's fastest growing companies. Our Data Protection solutions deliver uninterrupted access to business data on site, in transit and in the cloud. Thousands of IT service providers globally rely on our combination of pioneering technology and dedicated services to ensure businesses are always on, no matter what.

Primary Responsibilities

• Participate in the development, design, and implementation of net new features.
• Work with a talented team of software engineers to design, develop, and implement our suite of cloud managed networking products.
• Participate in a fast-paced agile software development lifecycle.
• Mentor less experienced members of the team.

Desired Skills or Experience

• 7-10 years of professional experience delivering production software
• Strong working knowledge of PHP (including PHP7) or another high-level, web-centric programming language (e.g. PHP, Python, Ruby on Rails, etc.).
• Strong computer science fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
• Deep understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS, etc.)
• Solid understanding of the OSI model, specifically TCP/IP
• Familiarity with front-end development ecosystem (e.g. HTML, CSS, and JavaScript).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must enjoy learning and be self-motivated with the ability to switch contexts as the needs of the business evolve.
• Experience with version control software, Git is preferred
• Experience with relational databases, MySQL is preferred.
• Knowledge of the MVC design pattern.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with API development.
• Familiarity with development frameworks (Zend, RoR, Symfony, .NET)
• B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.