Senior Software Developer - Cloud Platform

Have you heard of Blue Cat? We’re one of those hidden gems that’s been disrupting the market as a key player in the rapidly growing space of Intelligent Network Operations. Organizations require a new model of network operations that links foundational core services with a deep, predictive understanding of network health and performance to improve change readiness. Blue Cat’s Intelligent Net Ops is a first-to-market combination of systems of understanding and change.

Blue Cat enables teams to enhance agility and mitigate risks from high rates of change with a unified management lifecycle, from provisioning to proactive troubleshooting and remediation.

At Blue Cat, we take immense pride in our award-winning culture, an integral part of our identity. We are proud recipients of several prestigious accolades, including “Great Place to Work” certification. By becoming a part of our team, you not only join a company at the forefront of technology but also become an integral member of Canada's top workplaces in various categories, including Technology
, Today's Youth and Women
, and Mental Health and Inclusion
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The Blue Cat Cloud Platform team is responsible for powering all Blue Cat SaaS products. Our mission is to deliver Blue Cat products on a reliable, fast, globally distributed, and cost-effective enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure. Central to this mission is our API-first strategy, as we fully embrace a product model where APIs are integral to everything we create.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with strong communication, and collaboration abilities to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in cloud-native technologies, with a focus on distributed Kubernetes cluster.

• You’ll design and build high-performance real-time microservices, taking significant ownership of key components of the stack.
• You’ll work primarily with fully asynchronous modern Python and Golang coroutines, but we are strong believers in using the right tool for the job, making use of other languages where it makes sense to in our stack.
• Researches, writes and edits documentation and technical requirements, including software designs, evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals and formal recommendations and reports.

• 5+ years' experience in software engineering with 3+ years commercial experience in cloud distributed systems and high scale designs with Golang and async Python,
• You are passionate about building great REST APIs (and helping others do the same).
• Experience in cloud technologies like Kubernetes, Redis, Elastic Search, SQL, RabitMQ or equivalent
• Good understanding of public cloud design considerations and limitations in areas of microservice architectures, security, global network infrastructure, distributed systems, and load balancing with strong cloud service trouble-shooting skills.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools Pandas, Polars, OLAP (Duck Db, Click House or similar)
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals and beyond (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S)
• Experience in AWS (GCP and Azure is a plus)
• Knowledgeable about SDLC, Agile and Software Engineering Methodology
• Team working skills, good communication skills
• Highly desirable Kubernetes Application Develop Certifications (CKAD)

This position offers a base salary range of $130,000 - $150,000 CAD per year plus participation in a discretionary bonus plan. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and qualifications. The role is for an existing vacancy.

Our comprehensive benefits encompass your health, financial well-being, and overall wellness, and we are committed to providing an exceptional work environment, enriching employee programs, and fostering a remarkable company culture. At our core, we champion values such as transparency, curiosity, respect, and above all, the pursuit of enjoyment.

• A Professional Development Budget
• Dedicated Wellness Days and Wellness Week
• A Lifestyle Spending Account
• An Employee Recognition Program

Blue Cat is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Blue Cat will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.