Principal Software Engineer

2 Months ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

This role involves joining a passionate team to work on innovative cloud security products. The Principal Software Engineer will partner with Product and Development teams to implement quality standards and deliver reliable products. Responsibilities include leading design, development, and implementation of scalable software solutions using AWS cloud technologies, Python, and DevOps practices. The role also includes collaborating with cross-functional teams, providing technical leadership, conducting code reviews, and staying updated on industry trends. The engineer will also troubleshoot technical issues, conduct performance analysis, and contribute to technical documentation. This role offers an opportunity to have an impact and be valued within the company.

Must have:

Expertise in AWS cloud technologies and Python, functional programming
Experience in Java programming.
Solid understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum).
Proficiency in DevOps practices (CI/CD, infrastructure as code).

Good to have:

Applied and computational AI development (LLM/SLM based apps, model development etc.,) exposure
AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Developer, AWS Solutions Architect)

Perks:

A team where you can voice your opinion and make an impact
Internal mobility with opportunities for cross training

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Job Details

Req ID: 26-085

Come Join Our Passionate Team! At Barracuda, we make the world a safer place. We believe every business deserves access to cloud-enabled, enterprise-grade security solutions that are easy to buy, deploy, and use. We protect email, networks, data and applications with innovative solutions that grow and adapt with our customers’ journey. More than 200,000 organizations worldwide trust Barracuda to protect them — in ways they may not even know they are at risk — so they can focus on taking their business to the next level.

We know a diverse workforce adds to our collective value and strength as an organization. Barracuda Networks is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equal employment opportunity and equitable compensation regardless of race, gender, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.

Envision yourself at Barracuda

We are seeking a passionate and driven Technical and Technology Leader who can join our cross functional Agile team. You will have the opportunity to work on innovative cloud security products that help protect our customers’ sensitive information. You will partner closely with Product and Development teams to understand and implement critical quality standards. Your contributions will help our team quickly deliver reliable and effective products to our customers.

Tech Stack:

Domain: Email Archiving, Email, MX Records, driven through SMTP, POP, IMAP
Identity and Directory Management like LDAP, MS AD, Okta, Auth0.
Public cloud expertise in AWS. Azure expertise is added advantage.
Hands on expertise in Data Pipelines like DataBricks, Kafka, SQS, SNS, Apache Spark Infrastructure Technology like AWS/Azure(Server and Sever-less), Docker, Kubernetes(Azure, AWS managed Kubernetes like AKS,EKS)
Expert level expertise with Python. Hands on experience in Clojure, Java/Kotlin, Perl, C/C++, C# etc., is added advantage.
CI/CD like CircleCI, GitHub/GitHub Actions, bitbucket, Jenkins, Terraform, CloudFormation
Modern Frontend technologies like ReactJS, Angular etc.,
Monitoring like CloudWatch, NewRelic, Kibana, Prometheus, Grafana
Data Storage like AWS S3, ElasticSearch, AWS Dynamo, PostGres
Automation Frameworks like Mabl, Selenium, Robot
Applied and computational AI development is an added advantage

What you’ll be working on:

Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex, highly scalable, distributed software solutions using AWS cloud technologies, Python, and DevOps practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define technical specifications, and ensure successful project delivery.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to your team, mentoring junior engineers and promoting best practices.
Conduct code reviews, identify areas for improvement, and ensure adherence to coding standards and software development methodologies.
Drive continuous integration and deployment processes, leveraging DevOps tools and practices to streamline software delivery.
Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in AWS, Python, and DevOps, and proactively recommend innovative solutions to enhance our software development capabilities.
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements and solutions.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring the stability and performance of software applications.
Conduct performance analysis and optimization to improve the efficiency and scalability of software systems.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of technical documentation, including system architecture, design specifications, and user manuals.

What you bring to the role:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
Proven experience as a Principal Software Engineer or similar role, with a focus on AWS, Python, functional programming like Clojure and DevOps.
Strong expertise in AWS cloud technologies, including Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, SQS/SNS.
Extensive experience in Java programming. Intermediate to expert level experience in Clojure is added advantage.
Solid understanding of software development methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum.
Proficiency in DevOps practices, including continuous integration, continuous deployment, and infrastructure as code.
Having Applied and Computational AI development (LLM/SLM based apps, model development etc.,) exposure and curiosity to find ideas in AI centric world will set you apart.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex technical issues.
Strong leadership and mentoring abilities, with a track record of guiding and developing software engineering teams.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Developer, AWS Solutions Architect) are highly desirable.

What you’ll get from us:

A team where you can voice your opinion, make an impact, and where you and your experience are valued. Internal mobility – there are opportunities for cross training and the ability to attain your next career step within Barracuda, in addition to equity, in the form of non-qualifying options.

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