Software Engineer

Software Engineer I – Email Security

Build your software engineering career with our award-winning Email Security Product at Mimecast!

Join our Email Security engineering team and be part of the journey to deliver innovative solutions at scale. Our Email Security platform processes billions of emails daily, and as a Software Engineer I, you’ll have the chance to learn from experienced engineers while working with cutting-edge tools and AWS technologies.

Why Join Our Team?

“Join us in tackling email processing challenges at an immense scale with our innovative Email Security team! Our MTA process billions of emails from millions of users on thousands of servers each day!” – Hiring Manager

What You’ll Do:

As a Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to:

• Collaborate with your team to design and implement new features or enhancements for our cloud-based email security platform.
• Work on a global, distributed infrastructure using modern Java services.
• Deliver AWS-based Java services through CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code.
• Participate in team activities such as backlog grooming, planning, design reviews, and code reviews.
• Take part in troubleshooting and resolving issues alongside experienced engineers.
• Keep up to date with technology trends and apply new knowledge to your work.
• Engage in a culture of collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous learning.

What You’ll Bring

We're looking for candidates who are eager to learn and grow, and who bring:

• A genuine interest in software engineering and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Some experience with Java or object-oriented programming.
• Enthusiasm for cloud technologies—experience with AWS is a bonus, but not required.
• An interest in learning about CI/CD practices and tools (such as Jenkins).
• Ability to work well in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Curiosity and a proactive attitude towards problem-solving and personal growth.
• Some exposure to troubleshooting and debugging software.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to cloud platforms (especially AWS), modern development practices, or email technologies.
• Interest in secure coding practices and understanding of software security.

What We Bring

Join our Email Security team to accelerate your career while working with cutting-edge technologies and contributing to impactful projects for our customers. You will be immersed in a dynamic environment that recognizes and celebrates your achievements.

Mimecast offers formal and, on the job, learning opportunities, maintains a comprehensive benefits package that helps our employees and their family members to sustain a healthy lifestyle, and importantly - working in cross functional teams to build your knowledge!

Our Hybrid Model: We provide you with the flexibility to live balanced, healthy lives through our hybrid working model that champions both collaborative teamwork and individual flexibility. Employees are expected to come to the office at least two days per week because working together in person:

• Fosters a culture of collaboration, communication, performance and learning
• Drives innovation and creativity within and between teams
• Introduces employees to priorities outside of their immediate realm
• Ensures important interpersonal relationships and connections with one another and our community!

The UK base salary range for this position is £44,000-£66,000 base + benefits. This reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. This position may also be eligible for bonus, incentive plans, and other related benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. These factors and individual capabilities will also determine the individual pay offered.

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Belonging at Mimecast

Cybersecurity is a community effort. That’s why we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone – unless they’re a cybercriminal, of course.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and we’d encourage you to join us whatever your background. We particularly welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups.

We consider everyone equally: your race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, marital status, nationality, or any other protected characteristic won’t affect your application.

Due to certain obligations to our customers, an offer of employment will be subject to your successful completion of applicable background checks, conducted in accordance with local law.

About Us

We save companies the embarrassment of awkward data slip ups by disrupting cybercriminal activity. We think fast, go big and always demand more. We work hard, deliver – and repeat. We grow with meaningful determination. And put success well within our reach. We empower each other, live by our values, and always deliver on our purpose. We push each other to be better and expect to be pushed back. This is a community of respect. Where everyone is counted.

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