Position: Staff Software Systems Engineer –Cloud Networking
Domain: Cloud Networking and Orchestration
Experience Level: 8 to 14 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 Staff 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
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📌 Staff Software Development Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Extreme Networks
📍 Chennai