Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer Threat Protection (AntiSpam)

The driving force behind the scanning platform at Mimecast

Dive into the forefront of innovation with our Gateway Security team where we scan massive volumes of email traffic for our customers! Our pioneering Email Platform pushes on the boundaries of whats possible leveraging the latest technologies and tooling in AWS.

Why Join Our Team

The Gateway Security team within the Threat Protection group is responsible for developing the cutting edge scanning technology at the heart of Mimecasts protection stack scanning over 2 billion emails files and URLs daily. If youre interested in solving customer challenges at immense scale then this is the role for you!

What Youll Do:

• Having years of experience in a complex multi-disciplinary environment delivering products within specific time-scales and engaging with multiple senior stakeholders
• Transform Product requirements into features/enhancements working with architects Product Management and cross teams
• Defining coding standards within the team and ensuring consistency with company-wide technology adoptions
• Create comprehensive technical documentation for architectures processes and procedures
• Refactor monolithic applications into a microservices/k8s architecture
• Deliver AWS based Java services through CI/CD and Infrastructure as code using Terraform
• Deploy Monitor and analyze AWS usage providing recommendations for cost optimisations without compromising system performance and reliability
• Provide support during critical production incidents and implement preventive measures
• Leading backlog grooming planning design reviews and code reviews
• Lead security reviews and threat models of designs architectures
• Mentor and guide other engineers fostering a culture of collaboration continuous learning and professional growth
• Act as a technical lead within the team through collaboration problem solving and teamwork

What Youll Bring:

• Demonstratable expertise in Java development with a strong command of Java 11 and above
• Experience programming in C Python and Lua is highly advantageous
• Familiarity with Anti-Spam systems or products is desirable
• Proven experience in designing developing and optimizing backend systems for data processing at scale within AWS
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with AWS services such as; ALB S3 ElastiCache IAM CloudWatch DynamoDb EKS
• Knowledge and experience on Kubernetes is must
• Experience in building scalable distributed REST/HTTP-based microservices on hybrid cloud environments
• Experience with high concurrency applications multithreading low-latency servers architectures
• Hands-on experience with Jenkins and establishing robust CI/CD pipelines
• Experience in Agile environment using approaches such as Scrum
• Proficiency in both relational and NoSQL databases with an understanding of database design optimization and management
• Strong skills in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
• Knowledge of programming languages like python is desirable
• Knowledge of email messaging and security is highly advantageous

What We Bring:

Join our Gateway Security team to accelerate your career journey working with cutting-edge technologies and contributing to projects that have real customer impact. You will be immersed in a dynamic environment that recognizes and celebrates your achievements.

Mimecast offers formal and on the job learning opportunities maintains a comprehensive benefits package that helps our employees and their family members to sustain a healthy lifestyle and importantly - working in cross functional teams to build your knowledge!

Our Hybrid Model: We provide you with the flexibility to live balanced healthy lives through our hybrid working model that champions both collaborative teamwork and individual flexibility. Employees are expected to come to the office at least two days per week because working together in person:

• Fosters a culture of collaboration communication performance and learning
• Drives innovation and creativity within and between teams
• Introduces employees to priorities outside of their immediate realm
• Ensures important interpersonal relationships and connections with one another and our community!

The base salary range for this position is plus benefits. This range represents the minimum and maximum new hire compensation for this role. The position may also be eligible for incentive plans and additional benefits in accordance with company policy and local regulations. Our salary ranges are determined by role level and location with individual compensation also dependent on factors such as qualifications experience and skills. Final offers will reflect these considerations and may vary accordingly.

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Belonging at Mimecast

Cybersecurity is a community effort. Thats why were committed to building an inclusive diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone unless theyre a cybercriminal of course.

Were proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and wed encourage you to join us whatever your background. We particularly welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups.

We consider everyone equally: your race age religion sexual orientation gender identity ability marital status nationality or any other protected characteristic wont affect your application.

Due to certain obligations to our customers an offer of employment will be subject to your successful completion of applicable background checks conducted in accordance with local law.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.