Software Engineer

Location: Remote, onshore in the USA How to Apply: Please only apply to one open position. If you aren't a fit for it, we'll consider you for other positions automatically. Please submit your resume and a cover letter (in .pdf) that a) highlights your relevant experience related to the qualifications listed below; b) explains your interest in Starfish in particular; and c) addresses the following questions: Please describe your scripting and programming skills including which languages you are strongest in and explain in detail a few more complicated projects you have done. Have you ever had any clients where the buck stopped with you to make them happy? Please describe “clients” you have had. For example, clients in your personal consulting practice, internal client users within your organization, external clients your organization serviced, etc. Please describe any large integration environment or workflow automation projects you have led. What is your superpower? Help us see the forest for the trees and tell us where you shine most and what you might uniquely contribute to our organization. This is important to us because it tells us what unique value you can bring to the organization. Job Details Work with some of the largest, most advanced storage environments in the world!! Starfish Storage is a dynamic, growing company creating enterprise software that enables organizations to manage massive unstructured data growth. Our mission is to enable organizations to leverage their data assets in pursuit of their own missions – whether that’s creating the next great blockbuster movie, curing diseases, or managing large business infrastructures that drive economies. Our clients are the most admired organizations in their industries: media and entertainment, research computing, biotechnology, higher education, oil and gas, manufacturing, government labs, and research institutes. We're looking for an experienced technical person with a well-rounded set of enterprise IT software development experience and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. This person will add innovative features to the Starfish product line, integrate it with various technologies, and meet customer feature requests. You will have the opportunity to receive feedback from customers and our business stakeholders. You will also have direct access to senior product and engineering management and have ample opportunity to grow into other positions within the company over time. Responsibilities Develop and enhance the Starfish Storage Product Integrations to meet our design goals and customer needs, and collaborate with product and technical staff on product roadmap and R&D planning and implementation. On the Product Integrations team we work to make the core product take advantage of unique abilities of storage systems to allow for more-up to-date cataloging of information as well as generally better interoperability. We also create tools to make administration of the system easier and more user-friendly. Requirements Qualified applicants must have: The ability to balance multiple business needs and projects in an independent and self-directed manner The ability to decompose, scope, test, and integrate solutions for problems, then own the overall project across members of the team during full implementation Excellent written and oral communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Flexibility A bachelor’s degree (not a must-have but highly desired) Current authorization (or will soon be authorized) to work in the United States on a full-time basis 5+ years of software development Strong familiarity with Linux systems Experience with developing on-premise database-based applications RESTful API development experience Work experience in one—or preferably both—of the languages we develop in: Python and Go Additional Skills that can apply: Experience with Lustre, GPFS, and general file system lower level details a plus SQL database use with specific experience with PostgreSQL a plus Experience with cloud storage solutions and protocols (AWS, for example) Basic Windows administration skills Experience with testing and automation tools such as Jenkins and/or Ansible An understanding of file systems and POSIX standards General bash scripting Familiarity with agile development techniques Experience working with geographically distributed teams Compensation and Benefits We recognize that satisfaction and well-being are integral components for long-term sustainability and business success. As such, employees are provided competitive compensation, options (potential), as well as the following benefits: Multiple health insurance options Medical FSA and Dependent Care FSA Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) savings plan with employer matching Employer-sponsored long-term disability Paid holidays and PTO that increase with longevity at the company Discounted health club membership Convenient parking Opportunities for growth! Telecommuting opportunities Salary Range (Estimated): 130k - 200k Equal Opportunity Employer Starfish Storage provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, military service, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.