Job Description
Storage Software Engineer – Viking
Permanent role – Remote
Viking Enterprise Solutions is a supplier of storage array systems, providing solutions to customers who are seeking a flexible, scalable and resilient platform on which to build a storage, public cloud or private cloud service. We are looking for an experienced software developer to work on robust and scalable storage management solutions.
The successful candidate will work in a team responsible for architecting, building and maintaining management applications for our storage array systems utilizing open source and third-party software.
Key Accountabilities & Skills Required
1. Experience developing applications within a cloud native Kubernetes, container environment
2. Configuring and extending Kubernetes using YAMLs, CRDs, and Operators
3. Deep understanding and experience of API development with a focus on back end development of APIs using GO, C++, C#, and Python in a Linux environment
4. Familiarity with open source projects such as Prometheus, Kubernetes, Ceph, Minio, Vault, Keycloak, etc.
5. Enhancement and maintenance of existing storage management software
6. Implementing and driving best practices for software development using appropriate tools
7. Ensure strong unit test and automated feature tests are delivered using Mocha, Cypress, Ansible and Jenkins.
8. Collaborate with other team members on shared items of work and communicate effectively in a team-oriented environment to ensure end to end delivery of features.
Qualifications /Education
Skills and knowledge: Essential
9. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or demonstrated experience
10. 4+ years of software development experience in full stack solutions
11. Experience with development of Kubernetes native applications in a commercial environment
12. Experience utilizing Agile and Scrum development methodologies
13. A record of successful delivery of software applications as an individual contributor
14. Understanding of the software development cycle
15. Problem-solving skills - methodical approach
16. Communication skills both verbal and written
17. Ability to communicate and work with customers and end users
18. Experience with Linux, Redhat, Ubuntu, etc.
Skills and knowledge: Desirable
19. Familiar with data storage technologies (NVMe, S3 Object, NFS and SMB File Systems).
20. Experience with developing software in a Linux environment
21. Use of Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket
Viking is seeking a team player who enjoys technical challenges within a fast-paced environment, applies sound judgment in successful task planning and execution, meets deadlines, and communicates the highest standards of professionalism in his/her work habits.