Senior Software Engineer
Toronto Office
Software Development – Operations Technology /
Full-Time /
Hybrid
Have you heard of BlueCat? We’re one of those hidden gems that’s been disrupting the market as a key player in the rapidly growing space of Intelligent Network Operations. Organizations require a new model of network operations that links foundational core services with a deep, predictive understanding of network health and performance to improve change readiness. BlueCat’s Intelligent NetOps is a first-to-market combination of systems of understanding and change. BlueCat enables teams to enhance agility and mitigate risks from high rates of change with a unified management lifecycle, from provisioning to proactive troubleshooting and remediation.
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 Golang.
Key Responsibilities
- You’ll contribute toward development of the BlueCat Cloud Platform, a large-scale distributed system built by leveraging technologies like Debian, AWS, Kubernetes, Redis, event-driven message bus systems, modern software architecture (asynchronous Python and Golang), and a plethora of Open-Source technologies.
- You’ll enhance our Service Point, a Debian-based cloud-managed appliance for delivering DDI solutions.
- You’ll design and build high-performance real-time microservices, taking significant ownership of key components of the stack.
- Researches, writes and edits documentation and technical requirements, including software designs, estimations, test plans, 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,
- You are passionate about building great REST APIs (and helping others do the same).
- Experience in cloud technologies like Kubernetes, Redis, Elastic Search, SQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL 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. Hands-on experience in AWS (Azure and GCP is a plus) with strong cloud service trouble-shooting skills
- Deep familiarity of Linux systems (particularly Debian), especially the security & network subsystems, package management, system configuration and scripting in Bash or Python.
- Experience with designing and building virtual appliances. Automate creating and deploying virtual machines using tools such as Packer, Ansible, Terraform, etc.
- Automated testing with localstack, wiremock and knowledge of the testing pyramid.
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals and beyond (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S)
- Experience with encryption and key management
- Experience with multi-tasking & concurrent algorithms
- Exposure to data concurrency and consistency in a multiuser environment
- Familiarity with database scaling architectures, replication methods and performance tuning.
- Knowledgeable about SDLC, Kanban and Agile Software Engineering Methodology
- Team working skills, good communication skills
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, especially gitlab
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.
