Junior Software Engineer

Who we are

We're a leading, global security authority that's disrupting our own category. Our encryption is trusted by the major ecommerce brands, the world's largest companies, the major cloud providers, entire country financial systems, entire internets of things and even down to the little things like surgically embedded pacemakers. We help companies put trust - an abstract idea - to work. That's digital trust for the real world.

Job summary

UltraDNS is revitalizing its engineering culture and adopting modern software design and delivery techniques. We are looking for intellectually passionate people who learn quickly, thrive in a fast-paced environment and stay current with the latest technologies. We want people who fit our emerging Agile/Devops culture, enjoy debating and learning from differing opinions, and have a high level of engagement. Strong programming and software design skills are essential, so we'll ask you to write code during most steps of the interview process.

What you will do

• Work within an Agile (Scrum/Kanban) team to develop services and applications.

• Write, debug, and maintain code under the guidance of senior team members (primarily in Java, with exposure to Python or other languages).

• Collaborate with teammates to design, develop, and test software solutions.

• Assist in the development and optimization of database schemas and queries for applications.

• Learn and utilize tools for automation, such as Jenkins, Gradle, JUnit, and Terraform.

• Participate in code reviews to improve skills and learn best practices.

• Monitor and troubleshoot software performance issues with team support.

• Stay updated with new technologies and share insights with your team.

• Make things better every day.

• Write efficient and maintainable code, adhering to best practices.

• Design, query, and optimize database solutions to ensure scalability and performance.

• Debug and resolve coding, design, and database-related issues under guidance from senior engineers.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver quality solutions.

• Update and maintain existing software and database solutions as necessary.

What you will have

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

• 1+ years of experience in software development (internships or personal projects are welcome).

• Familiarity with Java or a similar programming language (Python is a plus).

• Basic understanding of databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).

• Exposure to Unix/Linux environments. Eager to learn about RESTful APIs, microservices, and cloud environments.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to ask questions and seek help.

• Takes initiative and drives tasks to completion.

• Constantly seeks to improve processes and practices.

• Curious about learning new technologies and frameworks.

• Challenges the status quo with innovative ideas.

• Thrives in collaborative team environments.

What matters to us

• A cultural fit with our Agile/DevOps mindset.

• A passion for writing high-quality code and continuously improving as a developer.

• Strong communication and collaborative skills.

Benefits

• Generous time off policies

• Top shelf benefits

• Education, wellness and lifestyle support

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