Hybrid Principal Backend Software Developer

at Extreme Networks

• Job title: Principal Backend Software Developer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cloud, Docker, GRPC, Java, Kafka, Kubernetes, MariaDB, MySQL, Python, RabbitMQ, Redis
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Salem, United States

About the role

• Principal Backend Developer designing AI/ML-powered cloud network management solutions for global clients. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality features.

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.

Requirements

• 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.