Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer

The main responsibilities of the Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer at this global technology company include building and maintaining internal tools for security auditing and compliance monitoring, automating infrastructure audits using Perl, Python, and Ansible, and developing RESTful services for system integrations. You'll also lead investigations to optimize system stability and work collaboratively with product, compliance, and infrastructure teams.

To qualify for the Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer position, candidates should have 8+ years of software or systems engineering experience, with proficiency in Perl and additional experience in Python and scripting tools like Bash or Ansible. Strong knowledge of Linux environments, relational databases such as PostgreSQL, and API development is essential.

The work environment for the Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer role is hybrid, with a requirement to be in the Sterling, VA office two days a week. You will be part of a high-impact engineering team that promotes collaboration and innovation in securing and scaling internet infrastructure.

For the Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer position, proficiency in Perl is required, while additional skills in Python and scripting tools such as Bash or Ansible are highly regarded. Comfort with developing APIs is also necessary for tackling compliance workflows effectively.

Preferred experiences for candidates applying for the Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer role include familiarity with tools like Terraform and Kubernetes, experience with ServiceNow development or integrations, and a background in UI development with frameworks like React. Agile/Scrum experience and knowledge of security and compliance initiatives at the infrastructure level are also advantageous.

When discussing your experience with Perl in interviews, focus on projects where you used it for automation or system management tasks. Highlight specific examples of how you've solved problems using Perl, such as automating compliance checks or scripting for system audits.

To answer this question, describe your communication strategies and any specific tools you've used to facilitate collaboration. Mention your ability to listen, provide feedback, and adapt based on different team needs. Share examples of successful projects achieved through effective teamwork.

When asked about your experience with automation tools like Ansible, provide details about specific use cases. Discuss how you have used Ansible for deploying applications or managing infrastructure, emphasizing your ability to enhance efficiency and minimize manual work.

In your response, detail specific compliance frameworks you have worked with and tools utilized to enforce compliance. Highlight any audits you participated in and how you worked to automate compliance checks, showcasing your proactive approach to security.

Share a story about a system stability issue you faced, outlining your problem-solving process. Emphasize the steps you took to analyze the situation, implement a solution, and measure the impact of that solution on system performance.

When discussing monitoring and management tools, mention any specific systems you've worked with, such as Nagios or Prometheus. Explain why you prefer these tools, focusing on their effectiveness in ensuring high performance and availability in your infrastructures.

In your answer, outline your approach to maintaining technical documentation. Highlight how you keep documentation up to date, the tools you use for documentation, and why it's important for both current engineers and future onboarding.

Discuss your experience with PostgreSQL, mentioning specific projects where you've designed schemas, performed optimization tasks, or executed complex queries. If applicable, explain how you've leveraged database features to improve application performance.

When discussing your experience with API development, mention any RESTful services you've created, the technologies used, and how these APIs added value to applications or systems. Be prepared to discuss best practices you've followed in API design.

Sharing how you stay updated is key. Discuss resources you follow, such as industry publications, podcasts, conferences, or networking groups. Mention any recent trends or technologies you're excited about and how you’ve implemented them in your work.