Job Description

Position Summary:
In this position the Software Engineer will be working with a geo-distributed team to help build out new products in a modern tech stack. They will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing, testing and supporting our software products and solutions. This position will focus on our Puppet product. The successful candidate should have a demonstrated track record in delivering high-quality software in a fast-paced agile environment. As part of the Perforce team, the Senior Software Engineer will be given a high degree of ownership and responsibility for the overall quality and operation of every piece of software shipped.

Responsibilities:

Deliver customer value by independently designing multiple features, tests, and large parts of a single product within a team
Deliver multiple releases on time based on the agreed upon roadmap
Ensure timely shipment of enterprise-quality products over a range of platforms
Influence the direction, work, and commitments of more junior engineers on the team
Contribute extensively to Open Source and commercial product
Drive initiatives to support continuous improvement of process, quality metrics, communication and tooling
Mentor other engineers in best practices
Continuously review and make recommendations to improve processes, tools and implementation

Requirements:

BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
3+ years of professional software development experience
Strong expertise in Python development
Deep understanding of containerization: Docker & Kubernetes
Proven experience with GraphQL APIs
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly understand and address complex technical challenges.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively work within a cross-functional team
Solid understanding of modern cloud applications and concepts, such as fault tolerance, scalability, and consistency

Preferred (Nice-to-Have)

Experience with Java or Ruby or Go
Hands-on with PostgreSQL, especially in production environments
Experience in DevOps practices and CI/CD tooling
Broad knowledge of full-stack development

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.