Job Summary

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

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

- Solid 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

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📌 Sr Software Systems Engineer -Cloud Networking -10405 (Chennai)
🏢 Extreme Networks
📍 Chennai