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We are looking for a senior software engineer focused on designing, developing, and owning backend microservices and REST APIs used to create, manage, update, and delete service objects across cloud-scale distributed systems. The ideal candidate has strong production software development experience in one or more of Go, C++, or C#, has built APIs and microservices through the full software development lifecycle, and is comfortable working with containers, Docker images, Kubernetes-based services, databases, and modern CI/CD practices.\nJob Requirements\nDesign, develop, and own production-quality REST APIs and backend service components for ANF cloud services. \nBuild API functionality end-to-end, including design, implementation, unit and integration testing, deployment, monitoring, and production support. \nDevelop cloud-native microservices using containerized architectures, Docker, Kubernetes, and modern CI/CD pipelines. \nContribute to service object lifecycle workflows, including APIs used to create, manage, update, and delete resources. \nWork across the full SDLC, translating customer, product, and platform requirements into scalable, secure, maintainable services. \nDevelop or modify Kubernetes-based service components; this role requires engineering depth beyond basic Kubernetes usage or administration. \nUse database technologies such as PostgreSQL or MongoDB as part of application and API development, including schema-aware service integration and data access patterns. \nCollaborate with architects, product management, partner teams, and peer engineers to deliver reliable cloud-service capabilities. \nParticipate in architecture reviews, design discussions, code reviews, and operational readiness reviews. \nTroubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term improvements for reliability, scalability, performance, and service quality. \nApply AI-assisted engineering practices appropriately to improve day-to-day development productivity while maintaining code quality, security, and ownership. \nMinimum Qualifications\nRequired Qualifications\n8+ years of software engineering experience building production software, backend services, distributed systems, or cloud-native platforms. \nHands-on development experience in at least one of the following languages: Go, C++, or C#. \nDemonstrated experience developing REST APIs or service-to-service integrations as part of core product or platform work. \nExperience building microservices end-to-end, including design, implementation, testing, deployment, and production support. \nExperience with Docker and containerized service development, including building or maintaining Docker images. \nExperience developing or modifying Kubernetes-based services or components; administration-only Kubernetes experience is not sufficient. \nExperience using databases as part of application or API development, preferably PostgreSQL or MongoDB. Database administration alone is not the target experience. \nStrong software quality practices, including automated testing, code reviews, CI/CD, observability, and secure development practices. \nAbility to communicate design tradeoffs, implementation plans, and project status clearly to technical and cross-functional stakeholders. \nCreative and analytical approach to solving complex engineering problems. \nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience building and operating cloud-native distributed systems in Azure, AWS, or GCP. \nExperience with cloud storage services, infrastructure services, distributed systems, databases, data protection, or data management platforms. \nExperience leading small to medium engineering projects or owning major service components from design through release. \nExperience with Python for automation, tooling, validation frameworks, CI/CD integration, or operational automation. \nFamiliarity with React, TypeScript, event driven / message brokering architecture (rabbitmq, Kafka, etc). \nExperience applying AI tools responsibly in software development workflows, such as code assistance, test generation, documentation, or productivity improvement. \nEducation\nBachelor of Science in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred.\nCompensation:\nThe target salary range for this position is $215,000 - $245,000 . The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. The range is based on 'On Target Earnings’ (OTE) representing the total potential earnings, which is the sum of the base salary and potential commission earned when performance targets are achieved. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off, various Leave options, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s). These offerings are subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. 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