You are a customer-focused, data-driven developer who has a passion for delivering the best customer experience possible. You have an understanding of cloud technologies, automation, everything-as-code, networking, microservice architectures, object-oriented design, DevOps cultures, proficiency in Python, Groovy, or Go programming and a desire to learn others.
You come with proven knowledge of software engineering best practices for the full software development lifecycle including coding standards, code reviews, security, source control management, build processes, automated testing, deployment, monitoring, chaos engineering, and automated self-healing operations. As well as knowledge of tools and technologies like AWS, Azure, CloudFormation, Terraform, New Relic, Lambda, Serverless, Elasticsearch, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitHub, Artifactory, Jira, etc.
What to expect as a member of the Developer Platform (DevPlat) team in WatchGuard:
The WatchGuard Developer Platform team owns CI/CD pipeline in multi-cloud environments alongside the developer tools like GHES, Artifactory, Jenkins, Graylog, Service discovery tools, Cloud infrastructure in AWS/AZURE and build platform for our customers. As you learn more about our systems, you will be:
•Design, build, and maintain scalable, secure foundational systems to empower developers to deliver high-quality software efficiently.
•CI/CD Pipeline Management
oDesign, implement, and optimize multi-cloud CI/CD workflows (e.g., Jenkins).
oEnsure fast, reliable, and secure builds, tests, and deployments.
•Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Cloud Management:
oAutomate and manage cloud infrastructure using Cloud Formation, Terraform, Bicep, and other IaC tools.
•Developer Tooling & Productivity: Build and maintain internal tools to enhance developer efficiency and security.
A Typical Day in the Life of a Developer Platform, Developer Platform Team at WatchGuard:
As a DevPlat at WatchGuard, a “typical” day may have you:
•Working for creating/enhancing CI/CD, developer tools & Infrastructure
•Build internal developer tools to automate repetitive tasks and enhance the developer productivity
•Championing security and operational best practices to become known as a cloud expert by the rest of our development teams located across the globe.
•Being curious, learning new things, and then sharing your knowledge through documentation, presentations, and guidance to other teams.
