Full Stack Cloud Software Engineer at Verisign

Verisign helps enable the security, stability, and resiliency of the internet. We are a trusted provider of internet infrastructure services for the networked world and deliver unmatched performance in domain name system (DNS) services.We are a mission focused, values driven company where each individual can contribute to building a stronger, more secure internet. We offer a dynamic and flexible work environment with competitive benefits and the ability to grow your career.We are seeking a CloudEngineerwith a strong foundation infull-stack developmentto join our NameStudio software development team.An ideal candidate should be fluent in Java or Python, have experience with AWSand be eager to learn as needed. In the candidate, we seek a demonstrated understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including core Computer Science concepts, as well as hands-on problem-solving experience building software systems. Obtaining these competencies often requires an equivalent of a bachelor's degree and 5 years of hands-on work experience. We remain open to other career paths.The candidate will be involved in all aspects of product development including ideation, design, implementation, deployment, and issue resolution. This will usually imply cross-team collaboration with Product, Engineering, Security and Operations.ProductNameStudio suite includes a number of internal and public facing UI and API applications to serve the needs of our Registry and Product business teams. Many of our services are deployed in AWS and the rest are in the process of migration from our data centers to the cloud. Name Studio API is a Java, Spring Boot application, implementing algorithms and using external libraries (such as Tensorflow) to generate domain suggestions. The system applies a combination of Large Language Models and state-of-the-art neural language models to generate domain names across 10+ languages (English, French, German, Spanish etc). Whenever you get a domain name suggestion online, be it with a blogging platform or a cloud provider, there is a chance it is powered by our API behind the scenes.Our web applications are also hosted in AWS using continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) methodologies. These applications use diverse technology stacks, including Spring Boot, Python, and ReactJS. Services range from allowing external customers to request access to specific content related to domain names to microservices that allows internal customers to manage rate limiting for API keys.TeamThe team possesses extensive technical ownership over the product. The work style of the team is closer to an internal startup where all the team members are involved in the majority of product development phases and are flexible moving between focus areas.The team follows Agile Development methodology relying on daily Scrums with tickets prioritized in Jira. Our code is located on internal GitHub; we utilize pull request code reviews. For continuous delivery, we use Jenkins with pipelines and our product deployments are automated with Ansible and Terraform.It is clearly beneficial if the candidate has experience working with some of the mentioned tools.Required:5+ years experience3+ years of expertise in Java or PythonHands on development and deployment experience in a public cloud environment, preferably AWSDemonstrated ability to mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and deliver secure, stable platformsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical fieldPreferred:Experience building customer-facing API productsExpertise in designing AWS architecturesExperience with KubernetesClearly exhibiting ownership of initiativesAWS Practitioner or Architect Certification is a plusWhy Join Us?Participate in mission-critical initiatives to ensure the security, reliability, and performance of our digital presenceContribute to impactful work in a collaborative environment with a focus on risk management and operational excellenceUse your full-stack development skills to architect and manage high-performing, secure web solutionsEnjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growthEngage with stakeholders directly to influence the roadmapThis position is based in our Reston, VA office and offers a hybrid work scheduleThe pay range is $108,900 - $147,300.The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is noted above, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience. Verisign offers a discretionary bonus which is based on individual and company performance, and certain roles may be eligible for discretionary stock awards.Verisign is an equal opportunity employer. That means we recruit, hire, compensate, train, promote, transfer, and administer all terms and conditions of employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected categories under applicable law.Additional Information:Our Careers PageOur Benefits SummaryVerisign in the CommunityOur EEO StatementOur Privacy Notice for Job Applicants/CandidatesReasonable AccommodationsStaffing agency policy: No fees will be paid for unsolicited resumes submitted to Verisign or our employees by third parties.