Software Engineer - I-1 (Java/C++/Python, linux )

Who is Forcepoint?

Forcepoint simplifies security for global businesses and governments. Forcepoint’s all-in-one, truly cloud-native platform makes it easy to adopt Zero Trust and prevent the theft or loss of sensitive data and intellectual property no matter where people are working. 20+ years in business. 2.7k employees. 150 countries. 11k+ customers. 300+ patents. If our mission excites you, you’re in the right place; we want you to bring your own energy to help us create a safer world. All we’re missing is you!

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop knowledge and build subject matter expertise at given scope of work (i.e. Security Product)
• Design and Develop product/features according to company standards and quality processes
• Debugging and identifying issues in component areas of expertise
• Working with senior engineers to contribute to architecture and design
• Participating in intra-team collaboration and continual improvement
• Writing and conduct unit tests - which are reviewed by other senior engineer
• Understanding the Agile Testing Quadrant and writing functional tests and tests to validate acceptance criteria
• Adding regression tests to the automation framework as needed in reaction to bugs found in later stages of testing or in relation to newly developed functionality

• Collaborate with engineers, testers, Product owners and support teams  

Must have skills :

• Proficiency in at least one programming languages (Perl, Python, C-C++, shell)
• Knowledge of any SQL or structured DB and basic RDBMS fundamentals
• Basic understanding of Unix/Linux OS and frequently used CLI
• Understanding of design patterns and having engineering mindset
• Proficiency in all aspects of an agile SDLC
• Ability to design and deliver modules and features, bug fixes (with minimal oversight by a senior engineer)
• Troubleshoot issues and identify optimal solution
• Ability to present work related content amongst stakeholders  
• Ability to understand customer use cases or given requirements
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Good to have skills:

• Knowledge or experience with front end development technologies like React, Angular etc.
• Familiarity with JS, CS, Node, REST, DevOps tools, Jenkin, Git, Docker
• Basic knowledge of networking concepts e.g. OSI model, communication protocols like TCP/IP, SSL/TLS, DNS, HTTP, SMTP
• Testing and Automation
• Fundamental understating or experience with any public Cloud infrastructure e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP

Don’t meet every single qualification? Studies show people are hesitant to apply if they don’t meet all requirements listed in a job posting. Forcepoint is focused on building an inclusive and diverse workplace – so if there is something slightly different about your previous experience, but it otherwise aligns and you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. You could be a great candidate for this or other roles on our team.

The policy of Forcepoint is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Forcepoint is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to recruiting@forcepoint.com.

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