Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years of software development experience., Proficiency in API development and programming languages like Python or Golang., Strong understanding of internet protocols such as TCP, UDP, DNS, HTTP/S., Experience with large-scale distributed systems and knowledge of Linux and system-level concepts..

Key responsibilities:

Design, implement, and support web applications and internal tools.

Lead end-to-end solution delivery from analysis to deployment.

Collaborate across teams to resolve technical and process-related issues.

Act as a subject matter expert and provide third-line support for complex production problems.

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - Multi-CDN

Leaseweb is currently looking for a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our CDN team. The team is distributed around the world, so most colleagues will be working remotely.

The Leaseweb CDN team delivers a self-service Multi-CDN service, used to speed up delivery of both static content and streaming content.

The Product Engineering Department

Our team of approximately 90 engineers is working in small scrum teams. Each team has end-to-end responsibility for a specific product or part of our architecture. We work on a remote-first basis, coming together in person at our Amsterdam headquarters twice a year.

Our organizational structure is flat, placing a high value on independence and entrepreneurship. The atmosphere is informal and relaxed, creating a highly motivating work environment in which you will work with some of the most inspiring colleagues in the industry.

What is the role about:

As a Software Engineer on the CDN team, you are responsible for applying your area of specialism to support the development and maintenance of the product.

Your responsibilities will vary. You will design, implement and support web applications, internal tools and interact with external providers in technical discussions proactively.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the delivery of end-to-end solutions, from analyzing technical requirements and designing scalable systems based on business needs, to developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining products and services.
Modifying existing software products to add new functions, improve performance or enhance product usability.
Contribute to and help shape departmental architecture standards, by actively participating in design discussions and sharing technical insights across teams.
Drive resolution of structural and cross-team issues, by identifying technical or process-related dependencies and working collaboratively to resolve them.
Giving assistance to non-technical colleagues and collaborating with different departments.
Work in alignment with the existing processes for Release-, Incident- and Problem Management
Identify and propose solutions for improvements or structural problems
Ability to work seamlessly with colleagues in different time zones
Act as a subject matter expert and 3rd line support, including participating in regular on-call rotations and leading the resolution of complex production issues.

What we’re looking for:

At least 5 years of experience with software development
Experience with API development
Proven and demonstrable knowledge of programming languages, preferred Python or Golang
Strong knowledge of how the internet works underneath and knowledge on protocols such as TCP, UDP, DNS, HTTP/S
Strong knowledge on data structures and algorithms
Knowledge with version control systems (Git)
Experience with large-scale distributed systems and knowledge on concepts such as distributed tracing
Knowledge of Linux and system level concepts in operating systems such as file systems, containerization, permissions etc.
Good command of written and spoken English
Previous experience working in CDN and hosting industry.
Experience with Agile development methods such as Scrum.

Benefits include:

Participation in annual company bonus scheme, a company pension, and monthly Internet allowance
25 days of paid time off (and the option to buy or sell up to 5 more days)
Free lunch and parking, the best coffee (if we say so ourselves), and fresh fruit provided daily (when in the office)
Attractive relocation packages and an agency that takes care of the entire visa process
Access to the Leaseweb Academy, a personalized learning platform offering a variety of studies, courses, and trainings
Free in-house Dutch courses
Fun events year-round – from virtual pub quizzes to summer parties, company runs, quarterly hackathons and much more
Monthly after work drinks
A multicultural work environment (our colleagues in HQ alone are from over 65 countries!) in a company where you can truly make a difference

Ready for the next step?

If you’d like to apply, please do so online. To learn more about us, follow us on LinkedIn or Instagram to get an inside look at life at Leaseweb. For questions, please reach out to Demetra Spyrou, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at: d.spyrou@global.leaseweb.com.

We directly source all candidates – any unsolicited profiles received from recruitment agencies will be treated as direct applications.

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