Sr Software Systems Engineer –Cloud Networking -10405

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Position: Sr Software Systems Engineer –Cloud Networking

Domain: Cloud Networking and Orchestration

Experience Level: 5 to 10 Years

Qualification: B.E/B.Tech/MS/M.Tech or equivalent in CS/EEE/ECE

Location: Only Chennai

About the Role

We are seeking an accomplished Sr Software Systems Engineer – Technical Lead to drive the development of our Network Automation and Orchestration products. In this strategic technical leadership role, you will own the end-to-end design and development of cloud networking solutions, mentor technical teams, and establish best-in-class engineering practices. Your expertise in microservices, containerization, and cloud-native development will be instrumental in shaping the future of Extreme's cloud networking platform.

Key Responsibilities

Technically lead the team of professionals to deliver Network Automation and Orchestration products

Own the overall design and development artifacts including functional and design specifications, code, and unit/integration test cases

Introduce and passionately drive the implementation of best-in-class engineering practices such as Test-Driven Development and Design Principles

Develop Epics, Stories, and Tasks for execution and collaborate across teams for complete solution integration

Establish technical standards and mentor team members in adherence to best practices

Drive architectural decisions and technical implementations for scalable, maintainable solutions

Required Skills and Expertise

Core Competencies

Complete exposure to the entire Product Life Cycle (MUST HAVE)

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in local and remote debugging

Architecture and Design

Microservices-based architecture and best practices

Hands-on experience with Docker containers, Kubernetes (K8s, K3s) clusters, and Helm charts

Exposure to cloud application development

Sound data and information modeling techniques using YANG, UML, JSON, and related tools

Programming and Development

Strong coding and debugging experience with Java or Golang

Linux OS proficiency, advanced data structures, and IPC mechanisms

Intricate understanding of multi-threading, routines, network programming, and object-oriented methodologies

Agile Development Model with CI/CD, Jenkins pipeline, and Git environment

Data Management and Messaging

Database concepts and deployment models: RDBMS, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, MariaDB

Messaging services such as RabbitMQ and Kafka

Working experience with webhook and web sockets

Networking and Protocols

OpenAPI, OpenConfig, NETCONF, Streaming Telemetry, GNMI, gRPC, and XMPP

Knowledge of L2/L3 OSI layer protocols: 802.1Q, LAGs, VxLAN, EVPN, ACLs, Route Policy, MPLS/VPLS, BGP, L2 Forwarding, and L3 Routing

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with network orchestration platforms and automation frameworks

Background in building scalable, highly available distributed systems

Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading technical teams

Familiarity with containerized deployment architectures and orchestration platforms

Prior experience with telemetry and streaming analytics

What We Offer

Extreme Networks offers an innovative environment where you will drive transformative cloud networking solutions. You will work alongside highly skilled engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and have significant influence over product architecture and technical direction. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of enterprise networking while establishing engineering excellence across the organization.

Equal Opportunity

Extreme Networks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.