Sr SW Systems Engineer-9570

As a Sr SW Systems Engineer at Extreme Networks, your primary responsibilities will include core coding and implementation of modules for our Network Automation and Orchestration products. You will also adapt new technologies into existing products and work on executing stories and tasks while ensuring complete solution integration across teams. Your role will require detailed design implementation and rapid development of test automation aligned with CI/CD practices, ensuring high code coverage.

Candidates for the Sr SW Systems Engineer position at Extreme Networks should possess a B.E/B.Tech or equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Electronics and Communication. Additionally, having 4 to 8 years of relevant experience in software development, particularly coding with Java or GoLang in cloud networking, is essential for success in this role.

To excel as a Sr SW Systems Engineer at Extreme Networks, you need proficiency in areas such as microservices architecture, Docker containers, and Kubernetes. A strong understanding of Linux OS, data structures, and multi-threading is crucial. Familiarity with Agile development practices, CI/CD processes, and experience with messaging services like RabbitMQ or Kafka will give you an edge. Exceptional communication skills are also vital for this role.

In this role at Extreme Networks, a Sr SW Systems Engineer will work with a variety of technologies, including Java or GoLang for coding, Docker and Kubernetes for containerization, and RDBMS/NoSQL databases. Additionally, exposure to messaging services, webhooks, and protocols such as L2/L3 OSI layer protocols will be beneficial as you contribute to cloud application development and orchestration.

Extreme Networks is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply and emphasize that no employee or applicant will face discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, or any other protected category. We strive to create an atmosphere where every team member can thrive and contribute to our collective success.

In preparation for this question, highlight specific projects where you utilized Java or GoLang for network automation. Discuss the nature of the project, your role, and how your contributions helped streamline processes or improve efficiency within the project.

When tackling CI/CD, outline your understanding of continuous integration and deployment practices. Share specific tools you've used, such as Jenkins, and detail how you've implemented automated testing to ensure high-quality code delivery.

For this question, discuss how you've utilized Docker to package applications for development and production environments, and your experiences using Kubernetes for orchestration. Describe specific challenges you've faced and how you've overcome them.

Discuss your understanding of microservices architecture, emphasizing its advantages such as scalability and resilience. Provide examples from your experience where you successfully implemented microservices in projects and how it impacted performance.

Emphasize your strategies for effective communication in Agile environments, such as daily stand-ups, sprint retrospectives, or using collaboration tools. Share past experiences where clear communication led to successful project outcomes.

Prepare to talk about a specific debugging challenge you encountered, detailing your thought process, tools used, and any collaboration with team members. Highlight the resolution and what you learned from the experience.

Share methods you apply for performance optimization, such as code reviews, refactoring, or analyzing application metrics with monitoring tools. Provide specific examples of improvements you've made in past projects.

Discuss your approach to balancing tight deadlines with the need for code quality. This might include prioritizing tasks, adhering to coding standards, conducting thorough testing, and communicating openly with stakeholders about timelines.

Talk about your familiarity with networking protocols, discussing the specific considerations you take into account during implementation, such as network topology, performance requirements, and protocol interactions. Provide insights from practical applications you've worked on.

Express your commitment to continuous learning through methods like online courses, webinars, reading industry publications, or participating in professional networks. Mention specific topics related to cloud networking and orchestration that you're currently exploring.