Software Engineer, Application Development (Perl)

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Company: ExcelliSearch, Inc.

Location: Reston, VA 20191

Description:

Join a global team where you will make a direct impact on security and innovation. With a hybrid, flexible work model and a commitment to work-life balance, you'll have the freedom to shape your career while contributing to society. If you're a tech aficionado with a passion for making a difference, this is your chance to shine!

IMPACT: The Software Engineer utilizes high level technical knowledge to develop, design, test, and support core infrastructure components, focusing on reliability, availability and scalability of infrastructure.

COMPANY: A $1.5B+ global tech leader, who a is mission focused, values driven organization where each individual can contribute to building a stronger, more secure internet. They are a well-known, highly trusted brand name!

CULTURE: Work here and be inspired through the company's focus on collaboration, innovation, camaraderie and social responsibility.

OFFERED: At this company, you will enjoy competitive perks like stock options, bonuses, employee stock purchase plan and comprehensive benefits, all while collaborating with top-tier professionals in a dynamic environment. Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

LOCATION: Sterling, VA. This is a flexible hybrid (1-2x/wk in office) role available to those who reside within a 60 mile commute. May consider a strong candidate willing to relocate prior to joining

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

This software development position is focused on auditing and compliance systems development, architecture, integrations, workflows, and administration delivering the overall platform and portfolio.

RESPONSIBILITES:

  • Develop and maintain scripts using Perl (primarily), as well as, Python, Shell Scripting, and Ansible to automate infrastructure systems auditing
  • Lead or participate in code reviews, design reviews, offering guidance on best practices to continuously improve stability and efficiencies
  • Design, develop, and enhance applications on the Auditing & Compliance platform
  • Build and maintain RESTful services using Python (Bottle framework) for data integration
  • Package and deploy audit tools (RPM) for scalable, automated data collection across diverse hosts
  • Maintain dashboards and audit databases to support real-time compliance monitoring
  • Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks in databases and system processes
  • Expand and refine auditing clients, ensuring seamless data ingestion and feature growth
  • Support asset compliance initiatives and assist users in identifying and resolving gaps
  • Drive platform evolution with a focus on scalability, security, and integration with adjacent systems
  • Lead root-cause analysis and implement durable solutions to improve system health
  • Maintain clear, up-to-date technical documentation to support ongoing development and operations


IDEAL PROFILE: The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business system analysis, a deep understanding of PAM technologies and processes, and the ability to manage projects and collaborate effective with partners and stakeholders at all levels.

PREFERRED BACKGROUND

  • 8+ years relevant experience, including SME level programming experience using Perl (does not need to be current). Additional experience with PostgreSQL programming, Ansible, Python and/or React JS or equivalent framework is a plus.
  • Experience in a Linux environment with a demonstrated understanding of the importance of improving processes and systems
  • Experience in analyzing functional requirements to create/modify system and service architectures and designs and to write component detailed design technical documents
  • Agile Engineering and Agile Scrum Methodology
  • Exposure to collaboration tools such as SharePoint, Confluence and Jira
  • Strong communication, facilitation, business analysis, and documentation skillsets
  • Proven success in continuous process improvement


Preferred Additional Experience with the Following:
  • Advanced object-oriented languages
  • Web UI development
  • ServiceNow development, administration and integration
  • VMware, AIX, and KVM virtualization technologies and how to practically audit them
  • Familiar with Terraform, OpenStack and Kubernetes


EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience, required

WORK AUTHORIZATION: US Citizen/Green Card holder preferred. May consider a H-1B transfer.

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