Software Engineer - Cloud Storage (GO , Python automation)

About the role

NetApp's Azure NetApp Files (ANF) team is building industry-leading cloud storage services that power mission-critical enterprise workloads in Microsoft Azure. We are seeking a highly motivated engineer to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, development, performance, scalability, reliability, and operational excellence of data-plane services and data management systems.
• Lead features through the full software lifecycle, including architecture, implementation, testing, deployment, monitoring, troubleshooting, and production support.
• Design, develop, and operate cloud-native, distributed systems using microservices, containers, Kubernetes, and modern CI/CD practices.
• Build and maintain scalable, secure, production-quality backend services, APIs, and service integrations with a strong focus on automation, observability, and software quality.
• Collaborate closely with product management, architects, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver end-to-end solutions across storage, cloud infrastructure, networking, security, and customer-facing services.
• Participate in architecture reviews, technical discussions, and design decisions, while mentoring team members and contributing to technical growth across the organization.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement long-term reliability and scalability improvements.
• Effectively communicate technical solutions, design trade-offs, and project progress to stakeholders at all levels.

Requirements

• Own the design, development, performance, scalability, reliability, and operational excellence of data-plane services and data management systems.
• Lead features through the full software lifecycle, including architecture, implementation, testing, deployment, monitoring, troubleshooting, and production support.
• Design, develop, and operate cloud-native, distributed systems using microservices, containers, Kubernetes, and modern CI/CD practices.
• Build and maintain scalable, secure, production-quality backend services, APIs, and service integrations with a strong focus on automation, observability, and software quality.
• Collaborate closely with product management, architects, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver end-to-end solutions across storage, cloud infrastructure, networking, security, and customer-facing services.
• Participate in architecture reviews, technical discussions, and design decisions, while mentoring team members and contributing to technical growth across the organization.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement long-term reliability and scalability improvements.
• Effectively communicate technical solutions, design trade-offs, and project progress to stakeholders at all levels.

Qualifications

• Education: 4-8 years of experience in software or systems engineering, with 3+ years of experience in data management systems and storage platforms (e.g., NetApp ONTAP or similar technologies).
• Experience: Strong proficiency in Go for developing scalable backend services; experience with Python for automation, testing frameworks, CI/CD, and operational tooling.
• Experience: Experience leading small to medium-sized technical projects and driving deliverables from concept to production.
• Experience: Strong experience in one or more of the following areas: cloud storage services, distributed systems, file systems, databases, data protection, infrastructure services, or related technologies.
• Experience: Hands-on experience developing RESTful APIs and operating microservices-based applications using Kubernetes and container technologies.
• Experience: Experience building and operating cloud-native distributed systems on Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Experience: Strong understanding of software quality, observability, monitoring, telemetry, performance optimisation, and security practices.
• Experience: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with a passion for learning new technologies.
• Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field and 6-8 years of relevant software development experience, or a Master’s degree with 4-8 years of related experience, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience: Demonstrated ability to design and deliver complex software systems, with expertise in distributed systems, cloud-native technologies, and large-scale production environments.
• Experience: Strong commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and software engineering best practices.

Skills

• Programming Languages: Proficiency in Go for backend services, and experience with Python for automation, testing frameworks, CI/CD, and operational tooling.
• Cloud Technologies: Experience with cloud storage services, distributed systems, file systems, databases, data protection, infrastructure services, or related technologies.
• Development Tools: Hands-on experience developing RESTful APIs and operating microservices-based applications using Kubernetes and container technologies.
• Automation & Testing: Strong experience in one or more of the following: cloud storage services, distributed systems, file systems, databases, data protection, infrastructure services, or related technologies.
• Observability & Monitoring: Strong understanding of software quality, observability, monitoring, telemetry, performance optimisation, and security practices.

Benefits

At NetApp, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement or Pension Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Variety of Leave Options
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Restricted Stocks (RSU’s)

Pay

The target salary range for this position is $180,000 - $210,000. The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range.

Schedule

We offer a flexible schedule to accommodate your needs and preferences.

Company Culture

At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification.