Job Description
Forcepoint simplifies security for global businesses and governments. Forcepoint’s all-in-one, truly cloud-native platform makes it easy to adopt Zero Trust and prevent the theft or loss of sensitive data and intellectual property no matter where people are working. 20+ years in business. 2.7k employees. 150 countries. 11k+ customers. 300+ patents.
We foster a human-centric culture, both inside and out of Forcepoint’s walls: accepting, welcoming, and embracing the individuality that makes us each tick – while recognizing it’s our collective spirit that makes us who we are. We are committed to taking the necessary steps to create a culture more attuned and inclusive of the passions, perspectives, and potentials of all. Follow #WeAreForcepoint on LinkedIn & Twitter to see us in action.
If our mission excites you, you’re in the right place; we want you to bring your own energy to help us create a safer world. All we’re missing is you!
About the role:
• Summary Position overview:
Forcepoint is looking for a Sr. Software Engineer responsible for planning, designing, developing and testing software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products. Having a wide-ranging experience, you will use professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways and will frequently contribute to the development of new ideas, methods and/or theories. You will also be responsible for the following:
• Essential Functions:
• Developing code according to company standards and quality processes
• Build understanding of the domain (Firewall) and related product(s), including its business aspects, customer use cases, and end-to-end architecture
• Debugging product-level issues, and identifying relevant faulty components, even outside of areas of deep specialization
• Fostering team collaboration, trust, psychological safety, and continual improvement
• Design and driving implementation of features that span the entire product and require collaboration with geographically distributed engineers & architectural teams
• Technically leading small teams of 2-4 engineers to deliver larger and more complex features
• Mentoring, interviewing, and hiring junior engineers
• Writing unit tests and reviewing unit tests of others
• Creating a test strategy that includes all quadrants of the Agile Testing Quadrant for all development work including bug fixes and reviewing test strategies created by others on the team
• Creating and executing tests from all quadrants of the Agile Test Quadrant.
• Suggesting and implementing quality focused innovations in the product codebase, CI/CD, and automated test frameworks
• Preferred Skills and Background:
• 7+ years of related software product development experience.
• Expertise in multiple programming languages (Essential: JAVA & Python, Desirable: C/ C++)
• Bachelor of Engineering in CS or equvivalent field
• Exposure to some of the supporting technologies (e.g. Docker, Web APIs, Jenkin and Robot framework on various OS including Linux and Windows)
• Experience of technically leading 2-4 engineers/scrum team to drive key features
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to present subject matter expertise across the internal business and externally to customers
• An evangelist of agile software development practices
• Exposure to protocols like TCP/IP, SSL/TLS, DNS, HTTP, SMTP, and others such as debuggers, disassemblers and various OS including Linux and Windows would be of super advantage (not essential though)
Required skills:
• Java
• Python
• Linux
Desirable skills:
• Databases, SQL/NoSQL
• Public Cloud (AWS) technologies/ certification
• Networking (TCP/IP, SSL/TLS, DNS, HTTP, SMTP)
About the team:
You will be reporting to the Manager, Software Engineering and joining a team of 2 developers (this role will be the 3rd). You will be working within a larger team of 10 from Senior to Principal Engineers. Occasional customer contacts and escalations will be part of the role.
You will enjoy:
• A hybrid work environment
• Inclusive benefits offerings
• The pace of a startup with enterprise muscle
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Software Engineer | III |Core Java| Linux position is now open for candidates interested in the Software Developer Jobs sector. This role in Mumbai offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Software Developer Jobs is a plus.
