Senior Software Engineer

Foundation

Updated on 11/30/2023

201-500 employees

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Affordable, high-speed, reliable cloud storage provider.

Company Overview

Wasabi Technologies stands out as a competitive player in the cloud storage industry, offering a service that is both faster and more cost-effective than major competitors like Amazon S3. The company's culture is centered around providing enterprise-ready solutions, with a focus on making data migration not just a necessity, but an opportunity for businesses to optimize their storage costs and performance. With offerings such as off-site disaster recovery, active and accessible data archives, and long-term storage, Wasabi's superior price-performance ratio makes it a compelling choice for businesses seeking efficient cloud storage solutions.

Financial Services

Data & Analytics

B2B

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$678.1M

Founded

2017

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 6%

1 year growth

↑ 33%

2 year growth

↑ 122%

Locations

Cambridge, MA, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Agile

AWS

Linux/Unix

Microsoft Azure

REST APIs

Terraform

Kubernetes

gRPC

Ansible

TCP/IP

CategoriesNew

Software Engineering

Requirements

7+ years of software development experience
Proven experience in designing, deploying, and managing large scale distributed Kubernetes clusters in production environments is a must
Proven experience in containerization technologies and familiarity with container orchestration patterns is a must
Understanding and expertise with Linux and scripting a must
Experience with Ansible, Terraform and related tools
Experience with any public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, etc)
Understanding of web services and modern API best practices (HTTP, REST, GRPC)
Working knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP and SSL/TLS
Experience with Agile software development principles and methodologies

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and oversee Kubernetes clusters across multiple global data centers managed by Wasabi
Implement design patterns for distributed systems
Configure and manage CI/CD pipelines and create the container infrastructure platform
Ensure scalability, availability, and security of applications
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions
Implement security best practices in Kubernetes configurations, container images, and cloud environments
Create documentation for deployment processes, infrastructure architecture, and troubleshooting guides
Maintain consistent communication between developers and application stakeholders
Contribute to the improvement of the team's software and agile process

Desired Qualifications

Previous experience in a cloud storage environment
Possess a good attitude and a 'team-first' mentality

At Wasabi, we’re a proven collection of pioneers, visionaries and disruptive doers. We see things differently than our competitors, and we make our mark in the industry by challenging the norm and delivering the unexpected and improbable. We’re a fast-growing company taking the Cloud Storage industry by storm and recognized as one of the best places to work in Boston.

Wasabi hot cloud storage is a new class and category of cloud storage, breaking all traditional barriers and boundaries of storage with a disruptive value proposition of being 1/5th the cost of AWS S3, faster than the competition, with no fees for egress or API request and delivered as a single-tier solution. Cloud storage has never been so simple, so fast and so inexpensive. It’s all part of our vision to make cloud storage the next great global utility, just like electricity.

Role Description: Senior Software Engineer - Foundation

Role Purpose:

To be successful in this role, you should have expertise in agile software development, be able to collaborate with team members, and be a strategic problem-solver. In this position, you should demonstrate excellent communication skills, an ability to connect with other engineers and developers, and have a solid foundation in software design.

*Principals Only. No Recruiters.

Responsibilities:

We’re seeking a Kubernetes expert to design, deploy, and oversee Kubernetes clusters across multiple global data centers managed by Wasabi.
Implementing design patterns for distributed systems, configuring, and managing CI/CD pipelines and create the container infrastructure platform.
You will play a critical role in ensuring the scalability, availability, and security of our applications while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
Implement security best practices in Kubernetes configurations, container images, and cloud environments ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Work with a highly effective agile team helping define and build our global application and services framework.
Create documentation for deployment processes, infrastructure architecture, and troubleshooting guides.
Maintain a consistent level of communication between developers and the application stakeholders.
Contribute to the improvement of the team’s software and agile process.

Requirements:

7+ years of software development experience.
Proven experience in designing, deploying, and managing large scale distributed Kubernetes clusters in production environments is a must.
Proven experience in containerization technologies and familiarity with container orchestration patterns is a must.
Understanding and expertise with Linux and scripting a must. Experience with Ansible, Terraform and related tools.
Experience with any public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, etc).
Understanding of web services and modern API best practices (HTTP, REST, GRPC).
Working knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP and SSL/TLS.
Experience with Agile software development principles and methodologies.
Bonus:
Previous experience in a cloud storage environment.
Possess a good attitude and a “team-first” mentality.

Wasabi Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.