Principal Software Engineer

Architecture experience at scale: Building and operating production systems, and engaging with product early in the cycle. Time as a Solutions Architect, Principal Engineer, Tech Lead, Product Architect, Staff Engineer, or equivalent. Comfortable owning architecture across multiple teams.

Define and drive the technical strategy for the engineering team, ensuring alignment with business goals. Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend their adoption to maintain a competitive edge.

At Mimecast, we leverage the latest technologies, including the AI revolution. Expertise with AI tools (like Cursor, Claude) that enhance productivity is highly desired.

Hands-on expertise in Java development, with a strong understanding and experience in building scalable backend systems. Experience in development of microservices using frameworks like Spring Boot, Micronaut, etc.

Experience in CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality software.

Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.

Demonstrable ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment, mentoring junior team members and contributing to a positive team culture.

Experience in troubleshooting and debugging of customer issues.

Good to have experience in software security, security reviews and secure coding practices.

Java development in a cloud-service or micro-service approach.

Strong object-oriented programming skills following SOLID principles.

Experience building REST/HTTP microservices in Spring/Spring Boot/Micronaut.

Experience using and modifying Gradle based CI/CD pipelines, Terraform.

Experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).

Experience in AWS, particularly DynamoDB, S3/CloudFront, ElastiCache/Redis, OpenSearch, ECS, EC2, load balancing and ASGs, CloudWatch.

Experience building high volume, scalable, distributed backend services.

Familiarity with SMTP, DNS, Domain and Email Security is a plus.

Join us to accelerate your career while working with cutting-edge technologies and contributing to impactful projects for our customers. You will be immersed in a dynamic environment that recognizes and celebrates your achievements. Mimecast offers formal and, on the job, learning opportunities, maintains a comprehensive benefits package that helps our employees and their family members to sustain a healthy lifestyle, and importantly - working in cross functional teams to build your knowledge!

We believe in ‘growth that's good, we have ‘a culture that cares’ and we are on a ‘mission that matters’.

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Belonging at Mimecast

Cybersecurity is a community effort. That’s why we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone – unless they’re a cybercriminal, of course.

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.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.