BlueCat provides a suite of solutions that help network, security, applications, and cloud and DevOps teams optimize the IP environment for outcomes that drive your business forward.
At BlueCat, we take immense pride in our award-winning culture, an integral part of our identity. We are proud recipients of several prestigious accolades, including the "Great Place to Work" certification. By becoming a part of our team, you not only join a company at the forefront of technology but also become an integral member of Canada's top workplaces in various categories, including Technology, Today's Youth and Women, and Mental Health and Inclusion.
The BlueCat Cloud Platform team is responsible for powering all BlueCat SaaS products. Our mission is to deliver BlueCat products on a reliable, fast, globally distributed, and cost-effective enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure. Central to this mission is our API-first strategy, as we fully embrace a product model where APIs are integral to everything we create.
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with strong communication, and collaboration abilities to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in cloud-native technologies, with a focus on distributed Kubernetes cluster.
Key Responsibilities:
You’ll contribute toward development of the BlueCat Cloud Platform, a large-scale distributed system built by leveraging technologies like Kubernetes, Redis, event-driven message bus systems, modern software architecture (asynchronous Python and Golang), and a plethora of Open Source technologies.
•You’ll design and build high-performance real-time microservices, taking significant ownership of key components of the stack.
•You’ll work primarily with fully asynchronous modern Python and Golang coroutines, but we are strong believers in using the right tool for the job, making use of other languages where it makes sense to in our stack.
•Researches, writes and edits documentation and technical requirements, including software designs, evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals and formal recommendations and reports.
Qualifications:
•5+ years' experience in software engineering with 3+ years commercial experience in cloud distributed systems and high scale designs with Golang and async Python,
•You are passionate about building great REST APIs (and helping others do the same).
•Experience in cloud technologies like Kubernetes, Redis, Elastic Search, SQL, RabitMQ or equivalent
•Good understanding of public cloud design considerations and limitations in areas of microservice architectures, security, global network infrastructure, distributed systems, and load balancing with strong cloud service trouble-shooting skills.
•Familiarity with data analytics tools Pandas, Polars, OLAP (DuckDb, ClickHouse or similar)
•Knowledge of networking fundamentals and beyond (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S)
•Experience in AWS (GCP and Azure is a plus)
•Knowledgeable about SDLC, Agile and Software Engineering Methodology
•Team working skills, good communication skills
•Highly desirable Kubernetes Application Develop Certifications (CKAD)
If you share our enthusiasm for the future of our company and are eager to contribute to our vibrant workplace, we look forward to receiving your application! Our comprehensive benefits encompass your health, financial well-being, and overall wellness, and we are committed to providing an exceptional work environment, enriching employee programs, and fostering a remarkable company culture. At our core, we champion values such as transparency, curiosity, respect, and above all, the pursuit of enjoyment.
In addition, we offer a range of appealing perks, including:
A Professional Development Budget
Dedicated Wellness Days and Wellness Week
A Lifestyle Spending Account
An Employee Recognition Program
Join us in shaping the future of our organization, where your talent and dedication can truly thrive. We invite you to apply and become a valuable member of our team!
BlueCat is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. BlueCat will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.
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BlueCat is the Adaptive DNS™ company. Our mission is to help the world’s largest organizations thrive on network complexity, from the edge to the core. To do this, BlueCat re-imagined DNS. The result – Adaptive DNS™ – is a dynamic, open, secure, scalable, and automated resource that supports the most challenging digital transformation initiatives, like adoption of hybrid cloud and rapid application development.
