Have you heard of BlueCat? 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. BlueCat’s Intelligent NetOps is a first-to-market combination of systems of understanding and change. BlueCat 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 BlueCat, we take immense pride in our award-winning culture, an integral part of our identity. We are proud recipients of several prestigious accolades, including the "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.
We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our growing team!
*Note: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial screening call after applying, with technical and HR interviews conducted on-site during our job fair, February 23–27.
Overview:
The ideal candidate possesses expert knowledge in backend development, writing reusable, testable, and efficient code for an on-premises product. You will be part of a core team building new dynamic features for the Network Observability product suite.
You will work as part of a small, highly focused engineering team, follow an Agile software development process, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help drive the technical strategies for our products.
Responsibilities:
• Understand and/or create architecture and design diagrams
• Leverage open source technologies and open standards to deliver new services with minimal custom code
• Design and build new dynamic services for the Network Observability platform
• Implement effective security protocols and data protection measures
• Develop automated testing frameworks to fully exercise new services
• Coordinate with internal teams to train, enable, and support new technical solutions
• Provide technical leadership and mentor other engineers
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong backend development experience with a focus on high-quality, maintainable code
• Proven experience leveraging open source and open technologies
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Golang development experience
• Experience building and integrating REST APIs using any framework
Nice to Have:
• OpenTelemetry and gRPC
• Database architecture and data modeling experience
• Network technologies such as SNMP, NetFlow, and APIs
• Linux systems experience
• Cloud and container platforms (Kubernetes, AWS)
• Experience with Java and/or Python
