Software Engineer, Backend Developer, DevOps

Position Summary

As a member of our R&D group, you will work in small cross‑functional scrum teams made up of software developers, engineers, and testers. In this role, you will help design, build, test, and maintain software used across Vecima's product portfolio. You will contribute to software running in Linux‑based and containerized environments, with opportunities to work across backend services, APIs, user interfaces, and deployment tooling.

This is a strong fit for a software engineer who wants to grow in modern networking, management and broadband software. You will work in a distributed engineering environment to help build scalable, high‑performance networking and management solutions. This position includes the opportunity to work from home.

• Contribute to backend software development in Linux environments using C++ and related frameworks and libraries.
• Help build and maintain user‑facing software using modern front‑end technologies such as React and Type Script.
• Support the development and integration of APIs used by internal services and user interfaces.
• Assist with containerized services and deployment tooling in Linux‑based environments.
• Work with developers, testers, and system engineers to deliver integrated product features.
• Investigate and help resolve issues across backend services, UI behaviour, and distributed systems.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging, and continuous improvement of the software development process.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1+ years of software development experience, including internships, co‑ops, academic projects, or early‑career industry work.
• Foundation in one or more programming languages such as C++, Python, JavaScript, or Type Script.
• Familiarity with Linux or Unix development environments.
• Understanding of core software engineering concepts such as debugging, version control, testing, and the software development lifecycle.
• Interest in learning how backend services, APIs, user interfaces, and containerised systems work together in production environments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and communicate clearly within a distributed engineering team.

• Exposure to C++ backend development, including frameworks or libraries such as Poco.
• Exposure to front‑end development with React and Type Script.
• Familiarity with REST APIs and API‑driven application design.
• Exposure to Docker, containerised applications, or deployment automation.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD systems, Jira, or similar engineering tools.
• Coursework, project work, or internship experience related to networking, telecom, or distributed systems.
• Familiarity with PON technologies such as GPON or XGS‑PON.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and development practices.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast‑paced team environment.
• Attention to quality, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Vecima offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and strives to provide a challenging work environment that can foster skill development and personal career growth for all employees.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.