Principal Backend Software Developer

Join Extreme Networks as a Principal Backend Software Developer to architect, design, implement, and test new features for Extreme One Cloud Applications and Platform. This role involves translating business requirements into technical specifications, writing clean and scalable code, designing performant systems, and conducting code reviews. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, cloud-based network management solutions, providing technical leadership and resolving functional and technical issues.

Must Have

• Ability to translate business requirements into technical requirements.
• Write clean, reusable, scalable and secure code for deployment.
• Create and review technical documentation and specifications.
• Design solutions, establish best practices, and introduce new technologies.
• Design scalable and performant systems.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with a team of developers, architects, and designers.
• Provide technical leadership for the development team.
• Deliver applications based on pre-existing wireframes, designs, or client requirements.
• 5+ years of experience with advanced backend skills (Docker, Kubernetes, Clustering).
• Solid knowledge of algorithms and design patterns with coding experience in GoLang, C, Java, and Python.
• Experience building high-scale, concurrent, cloud-based secure web applications with APIs.
• Strong expertise in relational and non-relational databases (MySQL, MariaDB, GORM, Redis).
• Familiarity with event-based architecture and messaging services (RabbitMQ, Kafka, GNMI, GRPC).
• Deep understanding of web performance, accessibility, and security protocols (IAM, RBAC, Certs, AAA, HTTPS).
• Driven to learn quickly, innovate, and make data-informed decisions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and passion for building high-quality products.
• Strong communication skills, with ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines and working with global teams across time zones.
• Self-starter with the ability to make independent decisions.
• Hold a BS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.

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.

In a world where technology serves humanity, Extreme's mission is clear: constantly seeking new ways to create better outcomes. That is what innovation is at its core: new ways, better outcomes. Extreme is united in our endeavor to empower businesses, governments, schools, healthcare providers, cities, and more worldwide to achieve infinite potential with the One Network, One Cloud, One Extreme approach.

You will be joining a high-performing Extreme One Cloud engineering team that architects, designs, implements, and tests new features and functionality for Extreme One Cloud Applications and Platform - an AI/ML powered, wired, and wireless cloud network management solution. You will take new features from concept to delivery, working closely with team members and cross-functional partners to design and develop high-quality solutions that take into consideration scalability, availability and performance.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Ability to translate business requirements into technical requirements.
• Write clean, reusable, scalable and secure code for deployment adhering to standard methodologies.
• Create and review technical documentation and specifications, as necessary.
• Design solutions, establish best practices and introduce/implement new technologies.
• Designing systems that are scalable and performant to handle the increasing demands of our users.
• Conducting thorough code reviews and providing constructive feedback to ensure code quality, security, and maintainability.
• Work and collaborate with a team of developers and architects, product management, CX / UX / UI visual designers to create a web application.
• Provide technical leadership for the development team, representing them in Customer-facing interactions, taking ownership in sprint delivery and resolving functional and technical issues.
• Delivering application that is based on pre-existing wireframes, designs, or other client requirements.

Qualifications:

• Backend developer with 5+ years of experience and advanced backend skills (Docker, Kubernetes, Clustering).
• Solid knowledge of algorithms and design patterns with coding experience in GoLang, C, Java, and Python.
• Experienced in building high-scale, concurrent, and cloud-based secure web applications with APIs and interfaces such as REST, NETConf, JSON, Yang, OpenConfig, and OpenAPI.
• Strong expertise in relational and non-relational databases including MySQL, MariaDB, GORM, and Redis.
• Familiar with event-based architecture and messaging services like RabbitMQ, Kafka, GNMI, and GRPC.
• Deep understanding of web performance and accessibility, including security protocols and technologies (IAM, RBAC, Certs, AAA, HTTPS).
• Driven to learn quickly, innovate, and make data-informed decisions. Believe that speed and quality can coexist.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and passion for building high-quality products.
• Strong communication skills, both technical and non-technical, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Experienced in building CI/CD pipelines and working with global teams across time zones.
• Self-starter with the ability to make independent decisions. Hold a BS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.

Education:

• BS or MS in CS/CE

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.