Are you passionate about mastering the public cloud platforms?

Our Cloud Foundation team is on the lookout for a seasoned Senior Software Engineer to propel us to new heights.

As a key member of our dynamic team, you will play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge solutions that leverage the capabilities of the major cloud providers.

• Innovating Beyond Conventional Boundaries: Generating and implementing groundbreaking ideas with a substantial real-world impact.
• Full-Stack Ownership: Leading end-to-end development for Silk's products and features, encompassing design, implementation, and integration from database to client.
• Complex Problem Resolution: Tackling diverse and intricate challenges at a high scale, utilizing cutting-edge systems and technologies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborating closely with Product Designers, Product Managers, and Software Engineers to bring exceptional products to fruition.
• Performance Enhancement: Evaluating and enhancing the performance, scalability, and stability of Silk's products, environments, and tools.
• Continuous Technological Advancement: Engaging in ongoing learning and the assessment of new technologies, contributing to the constant refinement and perfection of our products.

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent from a reputable university.

Professional Experience:

• Over 8 years of overall industry experience.

Technical Expertise:

• Over 3 years of experience in server-side development.
• Familiarity with public cloud development.
• RESTful API: Experience in constructing scalable RESTful APIs and utilizing both external and internal third-party APIs.

Software Engineering Best Practices:

• Strong familiarity with software engineering best practices, including but not limited to unit testing, code reviews, design documentation, and adhering to the KISS principle.

Framework Familiarity:

• Experience with at least one server-side framework such as FastAPI, Flask, Spring, Django, Rails, Express, or Asp.net.

Advantages:

• Kubernetes Expertise: Extensive experience with Kubernetes (k8s).
• Agile Methodology: Proven track record of working with the Agile methodology.
• Architectural Expertise: In-depth understanding of system architecture and design, particularly for large-scale web services.
• Domain Driven Design and Event-Driven Architecture: Expertise in both Domain Driven Design and Event-Driven architecture.
• Full Stack Proficiency: Strong experience in frontend and full-stack development.
• Familiarity with microservices patterns and associated tooling.
• Operating System Proficiency: Strong familiarity with Linux development.
• NoSQL Database Design: Proficient in designing data models for NoSQL databases.

Silk gives demanding workloads 10x faster performance on the cloud compared to native cloud alone. The Silk Cloud Platform is a virtualization layer that sits between the underlying cloud infrastructure and customers’ workloads. Without refactoring, workloads such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and industry-specific applications can move onto the cloud and massively improve user experience. Industry leaders in e-commerce, software publishing, FinTech, and healthcare, trust Silk with their mission-critical workloads to get the ultra-fast speeds their customers demand. Silk is headquartered in Needham, MA. To learn more, visit silk.us.