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Senior Software Engineer – DNS Protection, Network Security Group
Client: Sophos
Location: Ireland
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 6bf5b38d99a4
Job Views: 3
Posted: 16.03.2025
Expiry Date: 30.04.2025
Job Description:
Role Summary
Interested in collaborating with exceptional individuals on cutting-edge software that safeguards millions of users worldwide? The DNS Protection team is actively seeking an experienced senior software engineer to join our growing cloud development team and help us deliver high-quality software for a DNS security product that’s used by thousands of customers around the world. This presents an exciting opportunity to join a global software development team deeply committed to producing highly secure, top-notch, and efficient software. In this role, you will contribute to the design and architecture of new features, working closely with other engineers and product owners. Operated within an open and collaborative environment, our team fosters a culture of continuous improvement that each member actively contributes to. As such, you can anticipate involvement in all facets of our agile development process.
What You Will Do
1. Contribute to the design and implementation of new features across the software stack, leveraging modern design principles.
2. Perform code reviews and ensure design and coding adhere to Sophos standards.
3. Contribute to daily stand-ups, kick-offs, collaborative estimation, and retrospective meetings.
4. Mentor more junior members of the team through pair programming and code reviews.
What You Will Bring
1. 5+ years’ experience working with commercial software using either Java or Golang.
2. 2+ years’ experience working with containers & microservices (Docker, Kubernetes environments).
3. Extensive experience designing and developing complex software systems from scratch.
4. Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills to tackle complex technical challenges.
5. Experience with developing cloud services on AWS.
6. In-depth knowledge of different networking protocols (HTTP/HTTPS, TCP/IP).
7. Able to prioritize, focus, and drive tasks to completion.
Desirable
1. Demonstrable expertise in building performant cloud-scale solutions on AWS.
2. Strong analytical and quantitative skills to measure and improve system performance.
3. Experience in the development of networking or security products.
4. Working knowledge of the DNS protocol.
Ready to Join Us? At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply.
What's Great About Sophos?
* Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. Please refer to the location details in our job postings for further information.
* Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit.
* Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy.
* Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities.
* Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint.
* Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp.
* Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge.
* Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing.
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