Staff Software Engineer - job 2 of 2

This individual must be located in Atlanta, GA 

It’s an exciting time to be at Infoblox. Named a Top 25 Cyber Security Company by The Software Report and one of Inc. magazine’s Best Workplaces for 2020, Infoblox is the leader in cloud-first networking and security services. Our solutions empower organizations to take full advantage of the cloud to deliver network experiences that are inherently simple, scalable, and reliable for everyone. Infoblox customers are among the largest enterprises in the world and include 70% of the Fortune 500, and our success depends on bright, energetic, talented people who share a passion for building the next generation of networking technologies—and having fun along the way.   

We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join our SaaS Next-Gen Platform team in Atlanta, GA reporting to the senior director of Software Engineering. In this role, you will be a part of the team building a SaaS-based recursive DNS Firewall Service that provides visibility into infected and compromised off-premise devices, roaming users, and branch and remote offices. As part of the SaaS Platform team, you will have the opportunity to use the latest technology to deliver the core foundation for all Infoblox applications and work with the best of the technical and thought leadership team at Infoblox.   

You are the ideal candidate if you are a great collaborator, strategic thinker, operate independently, have great communication skills, and are deadline and results-driven.    

What you’ll do:    

• Develop, design, and maintain features and iteratively deploy services using Infoblox’s cloud-based architecture
• Design and implement components of Infoblox’s next generation platform
• Recommend ways to improve system reliability, efficiency, and quality
• Work closely with various cross-functional product teams
• Stay up-to-date on key trends, especially in the area of technologies and frameworks like Kubernetes, Docker, ELK/Prometheus, etc.
• Own key back-end components of the platform
• Develop REST & gRPC APIs and contribute to the overall API framework

What you’ll bring:    

• 12+ years of experience in software development with programming languages such as Golang, C, C++, C#, or Java
• In-depth knowledge of Linux system internals, including boot, network, and storage subsystems
• Knowledge of protocols such as DHCP, DNS, NTP, and TCP/IP
• Good understanding of Microservices architecture and container-based software
• Experience in microservices development and container-based software using Docker/Kubernetes and other container technologies is a plus
• Experience with Amazon Web Services, such as EC2, VPC, ELB, S3, and CloudFormation, is a plus
• Good exposure to application performance tuning, memory management, and scalability
• Ability to design highly scalable distributed systems using different open-source technologies
• Experience building high-performance algorithms
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering is required, master’s degree preferred

What success looks like:    

After six months, you will…    

• Develop expertise in GoLang
• Learn new skills related to cloud technologies
• Develop expertise in a microservices architecture
• Improve efficiency rate with completing projects

After about a year, you will…   

• Contribute significantly toward Infoblox’s infrastructure
• Contribute meaningfully toward design and new ideas
• Start leading and taking ownership of the feature/project
• Gain hands-on work experience and become an expert on Docker and Kubernetes

We’ve got you covered:   

Our holistic benefits package includes coverage of your health, wealth, and wellness—as well as a great work environment, employee programs, and company culture. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a 401k with company match and generous paid time off to help you balance your life. We have a strong culture and live our values every day—we believe in transparency, curiosity, respect, and above all, having fun while delighting our customers.   

Why Infoblox?   

We’ve created a culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and rewards innovation, curiosity, and creativity. We achieve remarkable results by working together in a supportive environment that focuses on continuous learning and embraces change. So, whether you’re a software engineer, marketing manager, customer care pro, or product specialist, you belong here, where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career. Check out what it’s like to be a Bloxer. We think you’ll be excited to join our team.