Software Engineer II (Python - backend developer)

Job Description
Job ID - 27-0434

Come join our passionate team! Barracuda is a leading cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex threats. Our platform protects email, data, applications, and networks with innovative solutions, and a managed XDR service, to strengthen cyber resilience. Hundreds of thousands of IT professionals and managed service providers worldwide trust us to protect and support them with solutions that are easy to buy, deploy, and use.

We know a diverse workforce adds to our collective value and strength as an organization.  Barracuda Networks is proud to be an employer that complies with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.

Envision yourself at Barracuda

The Barracuda Central Intelligence team is looking for a highly skilled and passionate Software Engineer II to join our cross-functional Agile team. Our team collects, aggregates, enriches, and distributes threat intelligence across the company to power threat detection systems that protect our customers. As a Software Engineer II , you will build, enhance, and maintain scalable, highly concurrent, low-latency services owned by the Central Intelligence team. You will collaborate closely with SRE, Data Engineering, QA, and Operations to ensure high-quality deliverables. If you have what it takes to excel in this role, we’d like to talk to you.

Tech Stack Exposure:

Must have:

- Cloud Platforms:  AWS
- CI/CD:  GitHub/GitHub Actions, Jenkins
- Product Technology:  AWS (Server & Serverless), ECS/ Kubernetes, Docker
- Programming Languages:  Python
- Monitoring:  CloudWatch, Kibana/Grafana
- Data Storage:  AWS S3, Elasticsearch
- Database:  DynamoDB/Casandra, MySQL
- Streaming/Messaging Queues :  Kafka, SQS, SNS
- Caching:  Redis, Hazlecast
- AI/Machine Learning: Large Language Models (LLMs), AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic), Prompt Engineering
- Email security domain knowledge will be a plus

What you’ll be working on:

- Develop Software: Build solutions using Python, AWS, Kafka and NoSQL/SQL databases.
- Team Collaboration: Gather requirements, define specs, and ensure timely delivery with cross-functional teams.
- CI/CD Implementation: Use DevOps tools for continuous integration and deployment.
- Stay Current: Update on AWS, Python, and DevOps trends for innovative solutions.
- Troubleshoot: Resolve technical issues for application stability.
- Optimize: Improve system efficiency and scalability.
- Document: Maintain technical documentation and user manuals
- Integrating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning capabilities into our systems to drive automation, intelligent threat detection, and advanced product features.

What you bring to the role:

- Education: Bachelor's in Computer Science/ Masters or related field.
- Experience: 3+ years in software development with AWS, Python, and DevOps.
- AWS Skills: Experience with EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, EKS, ECS.
- Programming: Proficiency in Python.
- Methodologies: Knowledge of Agile/Scrum.
- DevOps: Skilled in CI/CD and infrastructure as code.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Certifications: AWS certifications are a plus.
- Proven experience integrating AI/ML technologies into production environments, including working with LLMs, crafting effective prompts, or utilizing AI APIs to solve complex engineering problems.

What you’ll get from us:

A team where you can voice your opinion, make an impact, and where you and your experience are valued. Internal mobility – there are opportunities for cross training and the ability to attain your next career step within Barracuda. In addition, you will receive equity, in the form of non-qualifying options.

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