Principle Software Engineer - Developer

Overview:

DDN Storage is seeking great candidates to join our dynamic team of passionate customer-enabling technologists!

This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a company that has been at the forefront of AI and high-performance data storage innovation for over two decades. DDN Storage is a global market leader renowned for powering many of the world's most demanding AI data centers, in industries ranging from life sciences and healthcare to financial services, autonomous cars, Government, academia, research and manufacturing.

"DDN's A3I solutions are transforming the landscape of AI infrastructure." – IDC

“The real differentiator is DDN. I never hesitate to recommend DDN. DDN is the de facto name for AI Storage in high performance environments” - ~ Marc Hamilton VP, Solutions Architecture & Engineering | NVIDIA

DDN Storage is the global leader in AI and multi-cloud data management at scale. Our cutting-edge storage and data management solutions are designed to accelerate AI workloads, enabling organizations to extract maximum value from their data. With a proven track record of performance, reliability, and scalability, DDN Storage empowers businesses to tackle the most challenging AI and data-intensive workloads with confidence.

Our success is driven by our unwavering commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and a team of passionate professionals who bring their expertise and dedication to every project. This is a chance to make a significant impact at a company that is shaping the future of AI and data management.

Our commitment to innovation, customer success, and market leadership makes this an exciting and rewarding role for a driven professional looking to make a lasting impact in the world of AI and data storage.

DataDirect Networks Inc. (DDN) engineering organization is seeking a Lead/Principal Software Engineer for the development of DDN Monitoring Platform. The candidate must have proven development experience with technical leadership qualities, effective communication skills and a self-starter. In addition, the candidate must collaborate with other teams and individuals worldwide to quickly learn DDN products/technology/setup & configuration. The candidate must be able to leverage and integrate the monitoring, health-check and alerting aspects around each of the respective DDN products.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop in Python/GoLang under tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Define and articulate technical designs with the appropriate details.
• Full application development from design to development to testing to deployment
• Participate in technical reviews throughout the course of development.
• Architecture and troubleshooting of system level components [web server, application server, database or etc]
• Undertake Research based technical tasks: Define research approach, document results and Derive conclusions. Should be able to design a solution based on the research conducted.
• Mentor junior developers
• Support product deployment and production defect resolution in a timely manner.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Accountable and highly motivated with solid people skills.
• 10+ years’ experience software development and product support
• Expert knowledge of the following programming languages: Python/GoLang
• Strong Linux development and deployment skills including but not limited to bash scripting.
• Knowledge of ISO and RPM creation and deployment.
• Experience with CentOS/Red Hat distribution.
• Full understanding of OS principles and architecture of real time systems.
• Expert Level Web development skills (HTML/CSS, Javascript libraries)
• Broad range of experience with open-source components including Javascript-based, and Python-based.
• Experience designing and developing restful web services and API.
• Experience with ORM and Java Streams mapping - PL/SQL, SQL, NOSQL.
• Experience with Python Unit-Test
• Knowledge of Cassandra
• Experience working with Scrum Agile
• Experience using source control, GIT preferred
• Experience with defect trackers, Rally preferred
• Experience with build tools such as Python -Fabric
• Experience using continuous integration tools, Jenkins preferred
• Good communication skills (verbal and written English)

GOOD TO HAVE’s

• Understanding of Ubuntu/Debian/Fedora
• Knowledge of frameworks such as NodeJS, Meteor framework, Angular
• Experience with data mining, Hadoop or map-reduce algorithms
• Experience with Amazon Cloud for automated VM provisioning, setup and testing.
• Strong understanding of network principles, topology, load balancing, routing desired.
• Knowledge of storage systems, file systems and big data challenges
• Knowledge of cloud storage, cloud computing, data center operations is desirable.

Our team is highly motivated and focused on engineering excellence.

We look for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity.

Engineers are encouraged to work across multiple areas of the company.

We operate with a flat organizational structure.

All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission.

Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important.

All engineers and researchers are expected to have strong communication skills.

They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

Interview Process: After submitting your application, the team reviews your CV and statement of exceptional work. If your application passes this stage, you will be invited to a 30-minute interview (“phone interview”) during which a member of our team will ask some basic questions. If you clear the initial phone interview, you will enter the main process, which consists of four technical interviews:

• Coding assessment in a language of your choice.
• Systems design: Translate high-level requirements into a scalable, fault-tolerant service.
• Systems hands-on: Demonstrate practical skills in a live problem-solving session.
• Project deep-dive: Present your past exceptional work to a small audience.
• Meet and greet with the wider team.
• Our goal is to finish the main process within one week.
• We don’t rely on recruiters for assessments.
• Every application is reviewed by a member of our technical team.

DataDirect Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex stereotyping, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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