Sr. Software Engineer

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We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Software Developer with deep expertise in Python and a strong background in both computer networking, DevOps, and message brokers. This role is for a hands-on engineer who can bridge the gap between software development, network engineering, and operational excellence. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying mission- critical applications that are not only secure and reliable but also scalable and easily maintainable in production.

Build & Scale: Design and develop scalable backend services and microservices for cloud and IoT-scale systems on a Cloud Platform. APIs & Event-Driven Systems: Build REST/gRPC APIs and pub/sub architectures using message brokers such as MQTT, Kafka, RabbitMQ, and Pub/Sub. IoT & Messaging: Enable secure device-to-cloud and service-to-service communication using MQTT,  IoT concepts, and event-driven patterns. Automate & Deploy: Build and operate automated CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native deployments using Docker and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). Network & Debug: Apply deep knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, TLS, and  Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) networking; troubleshoot complex issues using tools like Wireshark. Data & Security: Design efficient SQL/NoSQL data models and implement security best practices using  IAM, Cloud KMS, and Secret Manager. Collaborate & Lead: Partner with network and security teams, mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and uphold engineering best practices.

Proven Expertise: 5+ years of software development experience with a strong focus on modern backend development languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java, C++, or Node.js) and enterprise frameworks. Event-Driven Systems: Hands-on experience designing and operating event-driven architectures using message brokers and pub/sub systems (MQTT required; Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Google Pub/Sub a plus). GCP & Cloud Networking: Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or other major cloud providers (AWS/Azure), including core services like VPCs, subnets, Cloud Load Balancing, and Cloud Firewalls. DevOps Mindset: Strong hands-on experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions. Containerization: Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes (GKE preferred), including deployment, scaling, and configuration management. Data Driven: Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or GCP Cloud SQL/Datastore), with an understanding of performance and reliability trade-offs. API Alchemist: Solid background in API design (REST/gRPC) and integrating distributed systems using synchronous and asynchronous patterns. Problem Solver: Exceptional debugging skills across application, messaging, network, and infrastructure layers. Leadership & Communication: Excellent communication skills with demonstrated technical leadership, mentoring, and code review experience.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience preferred. Bonus Points Previous experience building and managing high-scale distributed systems. Experience building IoT platforms or