Software Engineer II Storage Platform
Are you ready to be at the forefront of managing and modernizing one of the most critical data infrastructures in the cybersecurity worldJoin Mimecast s Storage Platform team, where we maintain a massively distributed data storage system archiving petabytes of customer emails, ensuring security, compliance, and availability at scale.
Why This Role Is Exciting
This is not just another engineering job. You will be instrumental in transforming how we handle data retention by modernizing and scaling a key service responsible for ensuring strict accordance with customer retention policies, as well as any new required microservices. Imagine working on cutting-edge cloud-native microservices, leveraging AWS technologies, and redesigning legacy systems to meet the demands of a hybrid cloud environment. Your work will directly impact our customers by safeguarding their data and ensuring compliance with evolving regulations.
What You ll Do
- Collaborate with Architects and Engineers to design, develop, and deliver robust, scalable, and high-quality software solutions focused on data removal and retention compliance.
- Modernize legacy systems to improve their reliability, scalability and observability.
- Build and maintain Java services using Java 11+, Docker and Kubernetes or EKS.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders in Agile sprints to plan and implement critical platform capabilities.
- Participate in on-call rotations, incident response and implement proactive measures to ensure platform resilience and uptime.
- Navigate and manage Linux-based systems, specifically Rocky Linux, to ensure optimal performance of our Storage Platform.
- Contribute to a culture of continuous learning, peer review, and technical excellence.
- Document architectures, processes, and best practices to ensure clarity and knowledge sharing across the team.
What You ll Bring
- Strong understanding of core Java (11+) and OO principles, with proven experience writing multithreaded Java applications for production environments.
- Experience working with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins) and Git.
- Experience with containerised applications using Docker and Kubernetes/EKS.
- Experience with systems managing sensitive customer data and how these systems should be accessed appropriately.
- A collaborative mindset and passion for working in a team-oriented, innovative environment.
- Bonus: Experience leveraging AI tools to enhance software development productivity.
Why Join Mimecast
At Mimecast, you ll be part of a purpose-driven team passionate about cybersecurity and data protection. We offer a culture that nurtures growth, innovation, and collaboration, supported by comprehensive benefits and a flexible hybrid work model. Here, your creativity and expertise will help shape the future of data storage and compliance at scale, making a real impact on customers worldwide.
Join us and be a key player in revolutionizing how massive volumes of sensitive data are managed, protected, and retained in the cloud era. Your next big challenge awaits!
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We re proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and we d 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 won t 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.
